Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2014 https://archive.org/details/transactionsofwo1977worc SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1977 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL TELEPHONE: 752-4274 Young people are invited to exhibit at all shows. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1977 PRESIDENT PAUL E. ROGERS EDWARD L. CLIFFORD VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. ROBERT C. MILTON GEORGE H. PRIDE SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD TREASURER BARTOW KELLY LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY FAYRE L. NASON 1977 Mr. Philip C. Beals R. Alden Miller Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mr. Edmond R. Colby Mrs. John C. Ewer Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt Mr. James R. McLain Mrs. Richard W. Mirick Mrs. Philip A. Peterson Mr. Richard V. Salo Mr. Thomas Simone Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT, JR. TRUSTEES 1978 Loren W. Manbeck Mr. Palmer W. Bigelow Mr. Merritt E. Cutting Mr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mr. Carl G. Holm Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Robert S. Russell Mr. Arthur D. Keown Mr. Edmund V. Mezitt Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara Mr. Casper J. Perednia Mr. Emerson Robarge 1979 Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Willard L. Banning Richard Bemis Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Mrs. Robert G. Hess Irvin H. Huff John Jeppson Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Gustaf C. Nelson Wallace Parker Mrs. Edmund O. Piehler Mrs. Louis Prunier HONORARY TRUSTEES Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. Howard L. Borggaard Mr. Leslie E. Winter Armand A. Benoit Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Edwin W. Proctor JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PLANTS & FLOWERS FRUIT VEGETABLES WILD FLOWERS ASSOCIATE JUDGE ASSOCIATE JUDGE Herbert E. Berg H. Thurston Handley, Jr. S. James Mistark Howard L. Borggaard Virginia Howie Dr. Rockwood Thayer Arthur J. O'Mara COMMITTEES 1977 Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chairman NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Stoddard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Edwin W. Proctor, Co-Chairman Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mr. Kenneth Knight, Co-Chairman LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Ex. Off. Everett Hutchins Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Mrs. Theodore Fowler Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt, Chairman Gustaf C. Nelson MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Arthur O'Mara Mrs. Webster Ramsey Mrs. William E. Isham Mrs. Emens Guernsey SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Jack McGuinness, Chairman Carroll Abbott Mrs. Dorothea Mahoney Mr. Norman Mercier James McLain Mr. Pierre Cournoyer LECTURE COMMITTEE Marjorie Lodding Mrs. John Rommel, Chairman Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. L. Russell Blanchard Mrs. Merritt Cutting Mrs. Kenneth Jones Miss Isabel K. Arms Bertrand Beyer Mrs. Richard Gifford George H. Pride Mrs. Olive Prunier Dr. H. Lee Wylie Mrs. H. Lee Wylie EXHIBITION COMMITTEE John Boomer Isabella Choate Lewis Hodgkinson Irvin Huff R. Alden Miller Arthur O'Mara Robert Smiley Mrs. Robert C. Milton, Chairman Merritt Cutting Virginia Howie John Koning S. James Mistark Mrs. Richard Mirick Richard Salo Mrs. Gordon S. Butler, Chairman Mrs. Arlene A. Alexander Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. Spencer H. Baker Mrs. Queene Bilzerian Mrs. George S. Butler Mrs. George Colangelo Miss Mary Rose Cox Mrs. Gardener DeMallie Mrs. John C. Ewer Mrs. Gerald Fales Mrs. John J. Foley Mrs. Emens Guernsey Mrs. Archie J. Home HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Arthur P. Howard Mrs. Albert R. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt, Jr. Mrs. George Longstreet Miss Jeannette Mcintosh Mrs. Laura L. McKee Mrs. Wallace Norton Mrs. Roger Pauquet Mrs. Webster K. Ramsey Mrs. Victor Sepavich Mrs. Channing S. Smith Mrs. James A. Smith Mrs. Richard K. Wellington Mrs. Joseph S. Wesby, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Eldon S. Chapman Dr. & Mrs. Dewey Clason Mr. & Mrs. Merritt Cutting Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eagan Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Havens Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kistler Mr. & Mrs. David J. Milliken Mr. & Mrs. Harold G. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Pierpont, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Roger Tarbox Mr. & Mrs. Roy H. Wall YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. Olive Prunier, Chairman Arthur Levesque Isabella Choate Heidi Hundahl Richard Jordan Melinda Dow GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. George Longstreet, Chairman Mrs. Peter Morgan Mrs. Howard Knox Mrs. Richard Gifford Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Philip Peterson Mrs. Robert G. Hess Mrs. Richard K. Wellington GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Bernard Knowlton Miss Isabel Arms Edward Eagan Merritt Cutting, Chairman Mrs. George Comstock PRESERVATION ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE S. James Mistark, Chairman Arthur Keown Fayre Nason Linwood M. Erskine Walker Cheney Loren W. Manbeck Edward L. Clifford, Chairman FINANCE COMMITTEE Philip C. Beals Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. S. James Mistark BUILDING COMMITTEE Gustaf C. Nelson, Chairman Thomas Simone PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Arthur D. Keown Arthur J. O'Mara Wallace Parker Mrs. Philip Peterson Dick Salo Mrs. Robert Morris PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE man Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson, Jr. Mrs. Fairman Cowan, Chairman Mrs. John Foley Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sullivan Mrs. Alvin H. Schiffman Mrs. James Wilcox, Jr. PLANNING COMMITTEE Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Curtis Clark Mrs. Robert Milton Edward Clifford TEA-ROOM COMMITTEE Doris Clark, Chairman Betty Beach Peggy Erskine RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS This "Schedule of Premiums" lists the Horticultural Society's exhibitions for the current year and the awards and prizes offered. Competition in these exhibitions is open to everyone, subject to the following general regulations: 1. AM specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition, except in a class specifically marked "No restric- tion as to the grower". 2. No artificial plants, flowers or foliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the Ex- ecutive Director. 3. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. 4. No individual, group, or organization will be permitted to introduce into the building as part of a display, any material of a promotional or advertising nature without the expressed written permission of the Executive Director. 5. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges as specified in the Exhibition Schedule. 6. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition. 7. Vases for specimen classes and displays are available in the Hall if desired. Exhibitors in Flower Arrangement classes should provide their own vases. Water for flowers is obtainable in the West Room, Basement and 2nd floor. 8. All entries must be made by exhibitor to the Assistant Secretary and all cards made out by her or her assistants, except Single Spike Classes. Blank Tags are available in the Library. 1977 4 9. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety under the same class number. 10. Every exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 11. When filled out and placed by the exhibit, the card of an exhibitor competing for premiums shall be reversed for anonym- ity and shall remain so until after premiums are awarded. 12. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the Exhibition is closed. 13. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be responsible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. 14. The Hall will be closed during judging as specified and will be open to the public at the proper time. 15. Premiums, ribbons, and special awards will be given at each exhibition according to this Schedule. 16. A Scale of Points used by Judges appears on page 7. 17. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without delib- erate purpose. 18. Where a certain number or quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables is designated in the schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number or quantity of speci- mens shown; and in no case can other varieties than those named in the Schedule be substituted. 19. Competitors may be required to share information as to their mode of cultivation. 20. The Judges may subdivide classes if conditions warrant. 5 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 21. No Judge shall require anything of competitors respecting their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the Schedule. 22. In Table Decorations, Collections and Displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiving a pre- mium. 23. The Judges may correct, before the close of any exhibition, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous, and the decision of the Judges shall be final. 24. No exhibits may be removed until the Exhibition is closed. If an exhibitor wishes to retain exhibit, he must arrange to have it picked up immediately at closing. 25. All articles on a one-day show to be removed by the next day - unless that day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday. 26. No sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building during the Show. 27. All premium checks that are not cashed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 28. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 29. The same potted plants can be exhibited only once in a season, for prize money. All pot plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least two months prior to the show and have been growing in a pot during that time. SPECIAL RULES 1 . In all exhibits of Wild Flowers, no endangered species may be shown. The Hadwen Botanical Club leaflet showing different groups of wild flowers may be obtained from the Assistant Secretary. 2. In all exhibits of Lilies, the pollen may be removed. 3. In all exhibitions of Hardy Cut Flowers and Shrubs for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spfkes shown is not restricted. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 4. In all exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangements, Shrub Roses, and miniatures. 1977 6 DEFINITION OF TERMS Amateur: An amateur is defined as a grower raising plants or flowers for pleasure and not for sale and who does not enter into the regular scheduled classes. Clone (Clon): Group, variety or variation of plants propagated by asexual or vegetative parts. Such races may not "come true" from seed. The horticultural varieties of roses, apples, oranges, strawberries and carnations are clones; also the cultivated forms of day I i lies and plantain-lily (Hosta) that are not produced from seed. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxonomic term. Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the specific number and sorts of which should be regulated by the flower show schedule. Quality, variety, rarity, effectiveness and range of the particular group as well as horticultural perfection are considered in judging collections. Size of collection, without other qualifications, is unimportant. Display: The term generally used for a group of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables, sometimes plants, covering a definite space or containing a definite number of specimens, or both, arranged to create an artistic effect. It is judged both for quality of materials and artistic effect. The term should be used where artistic effect is stressed rather than "collection". Fern Globe - A container globose in shape whose principal plant type is ferns. Similarly a Berry Globe is globose, not square or rectangular, which contains mostly partridge berry plants. Terrarium - A bio-community of plants arranged so as to reproduce a real or idealized microcosm of nature. Kind: Genus. Type. The Royal Horticultural Society considers that for horticultural exhibitions and for general gardening use two terms only are necessary to designate plant material: Kind and variety. This ruling has much to recommend it. Kinds are such separate genera as peaches, apples, plums; peas, carrots, cabbages; roses, chrysanthemums, phloxes. Different types of the same genus are also considered as kinds for exhibition pur- poses: as snap beans and lima beans, dark grapes and white grapes. Their rule book says: "As a general rule, for the purposes of exhibiting, all natural genera are kinds, and all variations within a genus are varieties". They make some exceptions which do not apply especially to us. Variety: Variety as generally used in flower shows is a horticultural term used to designate a named species, hybrid or other horticultural develop- ment of a genus. Example: Golden Queen Tomato. See also kind. Used botanically, it is a division of a species, as Campanula Carpatica alba. Here Campanula is the genus, telling us that it is one of the bellflowers. Car- patica is the species, indicating that this particular group comes from the Carpathian mountains and alba (meaning white) is the variety name. 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 SCALE OF POINTS Cut Flowers, Wild Flowers, Baskets, Standards & Displays Quality of blooms (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 20 Number of Varieties 15 Properly named 1 5 Collections — Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrangement 25 Variety 30 Table Decoration — Design 20 points Relation 15 Color 20 " Perfection 20 Condition 10 Distinction 15 Flower Arrangements — Design Color Suitability Distinction Originality Condition 20 points 10 " 20 " 15 " 10 " 25 " SPECIAL AWARDS 1969 - William T. Merrifield Award Bronze Medal "For an exhibit of outstanding merit or interest" at any of our regular scheduled exhibitions. 1970 - Paul Whitin Award Silver Medal — Awarded to an exhibit which, in the opinion of the Judges., has special educational merit 1977 — A. Lothrop Davenport Award Silver Vase awarded to a Garden Display at the Spring Show for excellence in Charm and Atmosphere. 1977 8 SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1888 - Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898 - Williams Eames Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906 - Frederick A. Blake Fund - $1,000.00 Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Society does not find occasion to award Medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Greenhouse Plants and Flowers. 1907 - Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund - $1,000.00 Unrestricted 1922 - Edwin Draper Fund - $300.00 Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924 Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939 - The Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1943 - G. A. Bigelow Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhibits of Roses. 1955 - Chandler Bullock Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 1957 - Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958 - Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund - $5,000.00 Income to be used for the promotion of children's interest in Horticulture. 9 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 1959 - Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund - $1,000.00 Unrestricted 1967 - National Association of Gardeners - $1,160.00 Worcester Chapter 80% of income to be used for scholarships. 1968 - Cook - Davey Fund - $600.00 Income to be used for new varieties of Fruits or for the Scholarship Fund. 1970 - ElouiseS. Knight Memorial Fund - $1000.00 Income to be used to promote the interest of children in Horticulture, especially by means of Cash Awards for ex- hibits. 1970 - Gerald Fales Memorial Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for tomatoes, gladioli, roses or for general purposes of the society. 1970 - The Thayer Fund - $2,000.00 Income to be used for prizes to encourage young people in the raising of fruit, particularly apples and pears, or for scholarships. 1971 - Edward A. Bigelow Fund -$1,000 .00 Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1971 - George B. Slater Fund - $470.00 Income to be used for Silver Medal to be awarded "For a distinguished exhibit" at any of our regular scheduled exhibitions. 1973 - Harvie Channin Educational Fund - $1,992.00 i 80% of income to be used to foster interest in Horticul- ture and Ecology among young people. 1976 - Mrs. Edward A. Bigelow Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prized for Flower Arrangements. 1976 - Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund - $10,000.00 One half of the income to be used for the purchase of books and the other half to be used for Rose or other premiums for the Society's flower shows. 1972- Sharfman's Award Silver Bowl - Spring and Fall Shows for Table Setting Contest or other Meritorious Exhibit in Table Setting or Garden Club Exhibit. Winners name to be inscribed on large Silver Bowl retained at Hall, but which may be kept by anyone winning three times. A smaller bowl to winner each show. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 10 SPRING FLOWER SHOW Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6 COMMITTEE: MRS. ROBERT C. MILTON, Chairman MR. JOHN BOOMER MRS. GORDON BUTLER MRS. CURTIS CLARK MR. JOHN KONING MRS. RICHARD MIRICK Thursday, March 10, 5-8 Members' Reception OPENING: Friday, March 1 1 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1 1 A.M. Thursday. SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION - by Public School children of the first 6 grades. Two special awards will be given for Garden Displays at the discretion of the Judges. An exhibitor may receive only one of these special awards. 1. For excellence in design and consistency silver medal presented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard. 2. For excellence in suitability and quality of plant material silver medal presented by Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Higgins. 3. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted agricul- tural prize money not to exceed $2,100.00 of the premiums awarded on this list, Rosettes for outstanding exhibits and one Silver Tray. This tray will be awarded to the "Most meritorious Exhibit", namely: that exhibit receiving the highest number of popular votes. 4. The Horticultural Club of Boston award for "Horticultural Perfec- tion". Saturday, March 12 - Sunday, March 13 - Monday, March 14 - Tuesday, March 15 - 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 1 A.M. to 9 P.M. 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. SPECIAL AWARDS 1 1 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 GARDEN DISPLAYS: No restrictions as to grower. "Your Back Yard" I Exhibitors occupying stage or center of Main Hall approximately 400 square feet. $900.00 will be available each. II Exhibitors occupying one of four corners of Main Hall or half of West Hall approximately 350 square feet. $800.00 will be avail- able each. Ill Exhibitors occupying smaller (front lobby) or larger (whole West Hall) areas will find awards available commensurate with the size of their garden. Plan should be presented for acceptance by the Exhibitions Committee at the time space is assigned. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and Consistency 30 points Suitability & Quality 20 points Charm and Atmosphere 15 points Color Harmony 10 points Seasonability 10 points Originality of design 10 points Correct Labeling 5 points 100 points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. If accessories are used, they will be judged under design and consistency to scale and under charm and atmosphere. Prize money for Garden Displays, I, II, or III above is based approx- imately upon $2.25 per sq. ft. For example, a 400 foot display at $2.25 per qu. ft. makes a top prize of $900.00 provided the display is judged to receive 100 points. If a display is judged to receive 90 points, then the prize awarded for that display will be 90% of $900.00 or $810.00. SPECIAL DISPLAYS: IV - Plant Displays - Commercial - 50 square feet $300.00 Notify office 1 week in advance. V - Plant Display - Non-Commercial - 12 square feet $75.00 Outstanding specimen plants not more than three Notify office 1 week in advance VI - Cut Flowers $75.00 VII - Gesneriads No. 1 Display - not over 25 sq. ft. - $50.00 may be used No. 2 Three Specimen Plants $6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 3 Gloxinia Display - not over 25 sq. ft. - 50.00 may be used Notify office 1 week in advance VIII - Orchids $100.00 ,x - Fruit $200.00 1977 12 X - Spring Bulbs: 1 . One 8-inch pot Daffodils, Hyacinths or Tulips $5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 2. One pot other Spring Bulbs $5.00 4.00 XI - Children's Arrangements "A New Tomorrow" $40.00 available. Highest prize $4.00 XII - Terrarium - Non-commercial - for competition $100.00 available Notify the office at least one week in advance. XIII - Arrangements - using shrubs, evergreens, foliage and large leaves (no flowers). Native or tropical material permitted. Arrangement in container, urn or large vase suitable for pedestal. Prizes to be awarded. Notify the office one week in advance. Not for competi- tion. For Florists only. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND A. Educational Exhibits: No. 1 - Juniors under 14 years. No. 2 - Seniors - 14 through 20 No. 3 - Club or group. $175 may be used for prizes XIV - Educational Exhibits - Adults $50.00 may be used for prizes. Worcester County Garden Clubs Exhibit "Your Greenhouse" $300.00 Tea Room - Doris Clark 13 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY sponsors THE NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL DAFFODIL SHOW and MASSACHUSETTS STATE SHOW in cooperation with AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY, INC. to be held at HORTICULTURAL HALL, 30 ELM STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1977 and THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1977 2 P.M. -6 P.M. 9 A.M. -5 P.M. COMMITTEE Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr. - Executive Director W.C.H.S. Paul Rogers - President W.C.H.S. Mrs. Edmund 0. Piehler - Chairman W.C.H.S. Mrs. James T. Wilcox - Co-chairman W.C.H.S. Charles H. Anthony - 1st Vice-President A.D.S. Mrs. E. A. Conrad - Director at Large A.D.S. Show Secretary: Mrs. Fayre L. Nason - 617-752-4274 W.C.H.S. AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY AWARDS Each stem in an exhibit receiving an A.D.S. Award must score 90% or more by A.D.S. Scale of Points. 1. THE CAREY E. QUINN AWARD: Silver Medal in Class 97 2. THE ROBERTA C. WATROUS AWARD: Silver Medal in Class 104. 3. GOLD RIBBON: Best standard daffodil in any Horticultural Exhibit. 4. WHITE RIBBON: Best 3 stems standard daffodil Section B. 5. SILVER RIBBON: Most Blue Ribbons won in the Horticultural Classes. 6. PURPLE RIBBON: Best 5 stems in Classes 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 and 93. 7. RED, WHITE, BLUE RIBBON: Best in Class 94. 8. MAROON RIBBON: Best in Class 95. 9. GREEN RIBBON: Best in Class 96. 10. BRONZE RIBBON: Best collection in Class 98. 11. MINIATURE GOLD RIBBON: Best miniature in Section E. 12. MINIATURE WHITE RIBBON: Best 3 stems in Section E, Classes 101 and 102. 13. LAVENDER RIBBON: Best collection in Class 103. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 14 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES HOR TICUL TURA L SECTION Royal Horticultural Society System of Classification An exhibitor may enter THREE different varieties in each SINGLE bloom class: only one entry is allowed in all other classes. See Rule 3. SECTION A. SINGLE SPECIMEN. SECTION B. THREE STEMS, one variety. SECTION C. SINGLE SPECIMEN, limited to those growing not more than 25 named varieties, excluding miniatures. Section A B C DIVISION 1: TRUMPET DAFFODILS Class No. 1a - yellow perianth, deep yellow trumpet 1 30 59 1a - yellow perianth, pale yellow trumpet 2 31 60 1b - white perianth, yellow trumpet 3 32 61 1b - white perianth, pink trumpet 4 33 62 1c - white perianth, white trumpet 5 34 63 1d - any color combination not falling into (a), (b), or (c). (Includes reverse bicolors) 6 35 64 UIVIolUlM II. LAnut LUrrtU UArrULHLo 2a - yellow perianth, yellow cup 7 36 65 2a - yellow perianth, orange or red cup 8 37 66 2b - white perianth, yellow cup 9 38 67 2b - white perianth, orange or red cup 10 39 68 2b - white perianth, pink cup 11 40 69 2c - white perianth, white cup 12 41 70 2d - Any color combination not falling into (a), (b) or (c). (Includes reverse bicolors) 13 42 71 DIVISION III: SMALL CUPPED DAFFODILS 3a - yellow perianth, colored cup 14 43 72 3b - white perianth, yellow, pink or rimmed cup 15 44 73 3b - white perianth, orange or red cup 16 45 74 3c - white perianth, white cup 17 46 75 DIVISION IV: DOUBLE DAFFODILS 4 - one bloom to a stem, any variety 18 47 76 4 - two or more blooms to a stem, any variety 19 48 77 DIVISION V: TRIANDRUS DAFFODILS t 5a - long cups 20 49 78 5b - short cups 21 50 79 DIVISION VI: CYCLAMINEUS DAFFODILS 6a - long cups 22 51 80 6b - short cups 23 52 81 DIVISION VII: JONQUILLA DAFFODILS 7a - long cups 24 53 82 7b - short cups 25 54 83 15 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 DIVISION VIII: TAZETTA DAFFODILS 8 - any variety 26 55 84 DIVISION IX: POETICUS DAFFODILS 9 - 27 56 85 DIVISION X: SPECIES' WILD FORMS and HYBRIDS 10 - other than those on approved list of miniatures 28 57 86 DIVISION XI: SPLIT-CORONA DAFFODILS 1 1 - 29 58 87 SECTION D. COLLECTIONS All collections of 5 or more stems must be exhibited with each variety in a separate container - each variety correctly labeled. Class 88: Collection of 5 different varieties, yellow perianth, any division or divisions. Class 89: Collection of 5 different varieties, white perianth, colored cup, any division or divisions. Class 90: Collection of 5 different all white varieties, any division or divisions. Class 91 : Collection of 5 different pink varieties, any division or divisions. Class 92: Collection of 5 double varieties. Class 93: Collection of 5 varieties from Divisions V, VI, and/or VII. Entries in the above 6 classes are eligible for A.D.S. PURPLE R IBBON. Class 94: Collection of 5 different varieties of American breeding or origin from any division. Eligible for A.D.S. RED, WHITE, BLUE RIBBON. Class 95: Collection of 5 different reverse bicolor varieties from any division or divisions. Eligible for A.D.S. MAROON RIBBON. Class 96: Collection of 12 different varieties representing not less than four (4) R.H.S. Divisions. Eligible for the A.D.S. GREEN RIBBON. THE CAREY E. QUINN SILVER MEDAL AWARD Class 97: Collection of 24 varieties, one stem of each representing not fewer than five (5) R.H.S. Divisions. Each bloom must be correctly labeled and exhibited in a separate container. A list must accompany the entry. OPEN ONLY TO MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY. Medal may be won only once; thereafter, Ribbon only. Registration required. Call Mrs. Nason, 752-4274. BRONZE RIBBON: REGIONAL SHOW AWARD Class 98: Collection of 3 stems each of 12 different varieties from at least three (3) R.H.S. Divisions to be exhibited in 12 separate containers, each properly labeled. Register with Mrs. Nason, 752-4274. SECTION E. MINIATURE DAFFODILS To include varieties on the Approved List of Miniatures and seedlings (miniature candidates). Seedlings will be placed in divisions to which the originator has decided they properly belong. Specimens in Classes 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 and 104 are eligible for the A.D.S. MINIATURE GOLD RIBBON. 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 16 Class: 99: Varieties of garden origin - single specimen Class 100: Species (Division X) - single specimen Class 101: Three stems of one variety - garden origin Class 102: Three stems of one variety - species (Div. X) Entries in the above two classes are eligible for the A.D.S. MINIATURE WHITE RIBBON. Each exhibitor may enter 3 different named varieties in Classes 99, 100 Class 103: Collection of 5 different named varieties, individually labeled and exhibited in separate containers. Eligible for A.D.S. LAVENDAR RIBBON. THE ROBERTA C. WATROUS SILVER MEDAL AWARD - Silver Medal or Ribbon Class 104: Collection of twelve different miniature blooms, one stem of each, from at least three divisions. Each specimen must be correctly labeled and exhibited in a separate container. OPEN ONLY TO MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY. May be won only once - thereafter, ribbon only. Registration required. Call Mrs. Nason, 752-4274. SPECIAL AWARD - Best White Daffodil - Single Stem RULES - HORTICULTURAL SECTION 1. Classes are open to everyone except for Class 97 and Class 104. 2. Entries will be accepted at Horticultural Hall on May 4 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Hall will be open the evening before until 9 p.m. 3 All daffodils in the Horticultural Section must be grown in the open by the exhibitor and shown without foliage. (Miniatures may be grown in protected areas.) Three different varieties may be entered by each exhibitor in the single bloom classes; only one entry in all other classes. 4. Exhibits which are not named or are incorrectly named will be disqualified. However, the originator or other persons may show blooms of standard seed- lings in classes for "named varieties". Blooms of seedlings (miniature candidates) for the Miniature List may be shown in classes with those miniatures named in the most recent A.D.S. Approved List. All seedlings must be identified by a number designation assigned by the originator. If the exhibitor is not the originator, the name of the originator must be included as part of the identifi- cation. The Classification Committee will help clarify divisions and classes but not variety names. 5. Each exhibit must be tagged by the exhibitor with complete information as required on all sections of the tag. Tags may be acquired by mail in advance of the Show by writing the Worcester County Horticultural Society. 6. Miniature daffodils, as named in the most recent A.D.S. Approved List of Miniatures may be shown only in classes for miniatures and seedlings (miniature candidates) for the Miniature List. 7. All collections of five or more stems must be exhibited in separate containers. Each variety must be correctly labeled. 8. Containers will be furnished by the Committee. Please bring your own cotton. 9. Judging will be done according to A.D.S. standards. Only one first, one second and one third award may be given in each class. Honorable mention awards may also be given. .Any award may be withheld at the discretion of the judges and their decision shall be final except as stated in number 11. 10. The Committee reserves the right to remove any exhibit in poor condition. 11. Correct classification and labeling shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor. No label may be changed, specimens added, removed, or substituted after judging has begun or after awards have been placed. If an error is discovered after an ADS award, or other special award or any ribbon has been placed by the judges, this shall be forfeited by the exhibitor. 17 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 AMERICAN DAFFODIL SOCIETY SCALE OF POINTS Condition 20 Form 20 Substance or Texture 15 Color 15 Stem 10 Pose 10 Size 10 Total 100 For miniatures the judges will substitute "form and grace" for form in the above Scale of Points. Up to 5 points may be deducted for lack of uniformity in judging 3 stems of one variety. SUGGESTIONS FOR EXHIBITORS 1. Cut blooms with a sharp knife mid-afternoon of day before show. Red cups should be picked as soon as they open to prevent fading. Stems may be labeled with ballpoint pen. 2. Place stems in tepid water (80°) for half an hour, then in two inches of cool water. 3. Store overnight in a dark, cool place, free of draughts. Don't crowd flowers in container. 4. Blooms will turn toward light and poor pose may be improved by placing them above or below the light. 5. Early flowers may be held in water for ten days in a refrigerator (not frostproof) at about 40 . Trumpets must be fully opened when cut; cups will open if cut when the color shows. 6. To bring on immature flowers, cut when color shows and place in two inches of warm water in awarm room. 7. Remove dirt and loose pollen and smooth petals with a soft brush. Do not remove sheath. 8. Arrange three specimens in a triangle with the tallest in center. Blooms should not touch. Wedge with cotton. This schedule has been approved by the American Daffodil Society, Inc. and follows the Royal Horticultural Society System of Classification. 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SCHEDULE FOR ARRANGEMENT CLASSES DAFFODIL SHOW 1977 FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Mrs. Laura L. McKee, Chairman Mrs. Donald E. Weeks, Co-chairman Show staged by various Garden Clubs affiliated with Worcester County Horticultural Society. R ibbon awards only Theme: 1. Daffodils should appear in all arrangements. 2. No accessories permitted other than a base. 3. Exhibitors are requested to list the names of plant material used - only fresh material permitted. 4. All exhibits must be ready for judging by 1 1 A.M. on Wednesday, May 4th. Horticultural Hall will be open at 8 A.M. 5. Exhibitors are expected to maintain their exhibits in good condi- tion throughout the show. 6. All arrangements must be removed between 5 and 6 P.M. on Thursday, May 5th. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 ROSE EXHIBITION Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: DR. & MRS. H. LEE WYLIE, Co-Chairmen MR. & MRS. CARROLL AKELEY, Hon. Chairmen MR. EDWARD CLIFFORD MR. BARTOW KELLY MR. & MRS. ARTHUR J. O'MARA Thursday, June 23 - 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Roses (See Special Rule 4) No. 100 - Twelve blooms of named varieties of Hybrid Perpetual roses, outdoor culture $4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 101 - Six blooms of named varieties of Hybrid Perpetual roses, outdoor culture $3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 102 - Twelve blooms of named varieties of Hybrid Tea roses, outdoor culture $4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes MISS FRANCES C. MORSE FUND A. Six blooms of named varieties of H. T. roses, outdoor culture. $12.00 may be used for prizes. Prize Rose — not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. Ribbons will be awarded — First, Second, Third No. 103-H. T., red and red blend, one bloom No. 104-H. T., pink and pink blend, one bloom No. 105-H. T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom No. 106-H. T., white, one bloom No. 107-H. T., orange, one bloom No. 108-H. T.# any other color No. 109-Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem No. 1 10-Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 1 1 1-Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, main stem No. 1 1 2-Floribundas, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 1 1 3-Floribundas, white, one main stem No. 1 13a-Floribundas, any other color 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 20 No. 1 14-Shrub Roses, any named variety No. 1 1 5-Grandiflora, red and red blend, one main stem No. 1 1 6-Grandif lora, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 1 1 7-Grandiflora, yellow and yellow blend, one main stem No. 1 1 8-Grandiflora, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 1 1 9-Grandif lora, white, one main stem No. 120-Old Roses, one stem No. 121 -Miniatures, one stem No. 122-Any other species or variety No. 123-Best seedling Best Roses in the Show — King, Queen & Princess, Special Recognition The "Prize Rose" classes will be selected from all classes in show except Displays - the rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND B. H.T. (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue Ribbon C. Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue Ribbon — Use Jackson-Perkins and Conard-Pyle Catalogues — D. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties $75.00 may be used for prizes E. Vase of Floribundas $3.00 2.00 1.00 F. Vase of Grandifloras $3.00 2.00 1.00 G. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms $3.00 2.00 1.00 H. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms $3.00 2.00 1.00 I. Display of cut climbing roses $25.00 may be used for prizes J. Basket of roses $4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 K. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Rose growing, hybridizing, culture or classification. $25.00 may be used for prizes G. A. BIGELOW FUND Flower Arrangement - "Simplicity" L. Roses preferred but other flowers, may be used - no restrictions as to grower. $40.00 may be used. Highest prize $5.00. Delphinium — No. 134-One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Iris- No. 135-Display $50.00 Available for prizes. 21 1977 Peonies — No. 136 - Vase, 3 or more stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies - No. 137-Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia — No. 138-Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Foxglove — • No. 139 -Vase, not more than 3 spikes 4.00 3.00 2.00 Sweet William - No.140-Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pinks (Dianthus) - No. 141 -Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any other Perennial — No. 142-Vase. S15.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial — No. 143 - Vase $15.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 144-Sing!e stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named — No. 145-Ten vases, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Potted Plants - No. 146 - Display of container grown plants. $30.00 available for prizes. Herbs - No. 147 - Display, S25.00 may be used for prizes. Special Prizes OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Hardy Cultivated Shrubs and Flowers (Annuals and Perennials) M. Display of outdoor varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 24 square feet CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Strawberry, twenty-four berries — N. Premier 3.00 2.50 2.00 O. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 2.00 P. Robinson 3.00 2.50 2.00 Q. Catskill 3.00 2.50 2.00 R. Jersey Belle 3.00 2.50 2.00 S. Vesper 3.00 2.50 2.00 T. Midland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 22 No. 148-Any other varieties. $10.00 may be used. No. 149-Four pint baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 1 50-Display not over 1 2 square feet. $1 5.00 may be used. Cherry, one quart — No. 151 -Any named sweet variety. S5.00 may be used. No. 152-Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. Fruit - No. 153 - Any other variety. $5.00 may be used for prizes. COOK-DAVEY FUND New Variety of Any Fruit (i.e., strawberry, cherries, etc.) U. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled 4.00 3.00 Asparagus, 2 bunches • 12 specimens No. 154 - Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beets — No. 155 - Two bunches, 6 per bunch 2.50 2.00 Cabbage, Three specimens — No. 156- Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1 50 No. 157 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard — No. 158 - Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, three heads, named No. 159 - Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 160 - Any other variety or loose leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50 Peas, one-half peck — No. 161 - Sparkle 2.50 2.00 No. 162 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 1631 - Display at least four named varieties $10.00 may be used for prizes Radishes, 2 bunches, 6 per bunch — No. 164 - Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, 1 2 stalks — No. 165 - Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Scallions, 2 bunqhes, 6 per bunch — No. 166,- Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables — No. 167- - Recent Introductions. S10.00 may be used for puzes. Any other Vegetable — (not otherwise listed) No. 168 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables — No. 169 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes No. 170 - Non-Commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LILIES EXHIBITION In co-operation with New England Regional Lily Group COMMITTEE: MR. & MRS. MERRITT CUTTING, Co-Chairmen ARMAND A. BENOIT PETER JOHNSON EMERSON ROBARGE MRS. VIRGINIA HOWIE EDWARD RICHARDSON Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. Friday, July 8 - 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, July 9 - 9:00 to 5:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $400.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. LILIUM CLASS A - SINGLE STEMS OF NAMED HYBRID CLONES. Division I — Asiatic Hybrids Hybrids and cultivars derived from such species as L. amabile, L. bulbi- ferum, L. cernuum, L. concolor, L. dauricum, L. davidii, L. leichtlinii, L. pumilum and L. tigrinum. a. Upright flowers — (as Enchantment — Rosabelle) b. Outward facing (as Corsage - Connecticut Lass) c. Pendant (as Talisman - Connecticut Yankee) Division II - Martagon Hybrids (as Brocade - Port Wine) Division III- American Hybrids (as Constance - Shuksan) Division IV- Trumpet Hybrids a. Trumpet form — outward facing c. Bowl shaped b. Trumpet form — pendant d. Sunburst Divisions may be further subdivided at the discretion of the Judges to provide for color variations i.e. Division V — Aurelians (Sunburst or Corona types) Division VI- Oriental Hybrids Contains hybrid cultivars or hybrids of L. auratum, L. japonicum, L. rubellum, L. speciosum, and to include any of their crosses with L. henryii. a. Bowl shaped and flat faced (as Crimson Dream - Imperial Crimson) b. Recurved (Jamboree - Black Beauty) 1. White 2. Pink 3. Yellow 4. Green 5. Bicolor 6. Apricot 7. Purple 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 24 CLASS B - UNNAMED SEEDLINGS Not necessarily grown from seed by the exhibitor. Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS C - UNNAMED SEEDLINGS GROWN FROM SEED BY THE EXHIBITOR Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS D - ALL TRUE SPECIES AND THEIR BOTANICAL FORMS. Each variety to be judged separately. CLASS E - DISPLAY - COMMERCIAL No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. CLASS F - DISPLAY - NON-COMMERCIAL No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. CLASS G - EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY $50.00 may be used for prizes. CLASS H - Single stems of hardy lilies grown by 4-H youth in Worcester County 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Competitive classes are open to all providing the lilies are grown by, or under the control of, the exhibitor. First, second and third Prize Ribbons will be awarded by the New England Regional Lily Group in each Division. EDWARD A. BIGELOW M. Basket of Lilies Other foliage permitted $25.00 may be used for prizes N. Vase of Lilies Other foliage permitted $5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 SPECIAL AWARDS VIRGINIA HOWIE AWARD - Best stalk grown by youth - Pewter Award MISS ELIZABETH R. BISHOP AWARD - Best unnamed seedling spike from Class C. Bronze Medal. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD - For best spike of a named clone. To be chosen from Class A entries. THE PAULINE M. & ARMAND A. BENOIT AWARD Pewter Bowl for best display, non-commercial. Name to be inscribed on bowl. Bowl to be left at Society. Flower Arrangement - "Symphony Pastel" No. 200 - True lilies preferred, but other flowers may be used. No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize - $5.00. 25 1977 Delphinium — No. 203 - Vase. S10.00 may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind - No. 204 - Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind - (Other than Lilies) — No. 205 - Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial, one kind — No. 206 - Vase $20.00 may be used for prizes. Non Hardy Bulbs or Tubers - No. 207 - Vase. $5.00 may be used. Hardy Cultivated Shrubs and Flowers (Annuals and Perennials) No. 208 - Display 24 square feet 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 209 - Display 12 square feet 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 Begonia, tuberous rooted — No. 210- Eight vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs - No. 211 - Display. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 212 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Potted Plants - No. 213 - Display of container-grown plants. $30.00 available for prizes. MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND Roses - Not over 12 blooms - vase (see special rule 4) O. Floribundas $15.00 may be used P. Grandifloras $15.00 may be used Q. Hybrid Teas $15.00 may be used R. Any Other $15.00 may be used Hemerocallis - No. 214 - Collection of 6 named varieties. $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Sweet Peas - No. 215 - Vase of mixed varieties. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart — No. 218 - Any named variety. $5.00 may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap one pint — No. 219- Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 26 Raspberry, one pint — No. 220 - Early varieties, named. $5.00 may be used. No. 221 - Latham No. 222 - Taylor No. 223 - Any other red variety No. 224 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used. No. 225 - Display not over 1 2 square feet. $10.00 may be used. Currants, twelve bunches - No. 226 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, pint box - S. - Cultivated, named. $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 T. - Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. U. - Display - 3 varieties. $25.00 may be used. V. - Wild, one quart $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Gooseberry, one quart — No. 227 - Any named varieties. $10.00 No. 228 - New varieties. $5.00 Blackberry, one quart — No. 229 - Any variety. $5.00 Any other Fruit — No. 230 - $5.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Small Fruit, two or more varieties - No. 231 - $25.00 may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens — No. 232 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches - six in each — No. 233 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck — No. 234 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 235 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, for pickles No. 236 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, three specimens — No. 237 - Hybrid type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 238 - Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens — No. 239 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 27 1977 Lettuce, three heads — No. 240 - Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 241 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash, three specimens — • No. 242 - Yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 243 - Green 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 244 - Any other type 2.00 1.50 1.00 Swiss Chard - 10 stalks No. 245 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peas, one-half peck — No. 246 - Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 247 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Radishes - Two bunches, 6 per bunch No. 248 - Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomatoes, twelve Specimens — No. 249 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck - No. 250 - New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetable - variety No. 251 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used. Any other Vegetable - Not otherwise listed No. 252 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables - No. 253 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 254 - Non-Commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket of Vegetables - No. 255 - $30.00 may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 28 HEMEROCALLIS (DAYLILIES) EXHIBITION in cooperation with REGION 4 OF THE AMERICAN HEMEROCALLIS SOCIETY Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: MR. GEORGE H. PRIDE, Chairman MRS. IRVING FRAIM MR. & MRS. WAINO HIMOTTU MR. & MRS. ALVAR MELIN MR. LANCE MITCHELL MRS. JAMES H. SHEPHERD MR. & MRS. RODSPURR MRS. LOUIS PRUNIER Saturday, July 23 - 1 to 6:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspeciton by the Judges by 12:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $350.00 for the premiums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) No. 300 - Display - Commercial. $75.00 may be used for prizes No. 301 - Display - Non-commercial. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Note: In the two types of displays above any decorative foliage may be used but no flowers other than daylilies should be included. Emphasis in these displays should be on a wide variety of colors and types of daylilies. Unregistered seedlings should not dominate the display. No. 302 - Collection of six named varieties. - 6 vases. $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 No. 303 - Collection of six numbered seedlings. Not necessarily the exhibitors own. $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Note: In the displays and collections only one entry per exhibitor in each class will be allowed. Specimen color classes, one spike entry. Must be named and introduced. More than one entry may be made in these classes, providing each entry is a different variety, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Scape not to exceed 36". Only hemerocallis foliage should be used with the following entries. Large Flowered Section (Flower over 4% inches in diameter) "Awards," First and Second No. 304 - Near White No. 305 - Light Yellow and Lemon No. 306 - Medium Yellow No. 307 - Deep Yellow or Gold 29 1977 No 308 - Oranno Uldl iyc No. 309 - Polvrhromp hlpnH<; linht No. 310 - Polvrhromp hlpnrl*; Hark No. 31 1 - Bicolor No. 312 - Banded or eyed Mr» Q1Q IMO. O I o - raie rinK Kin *31/l IMO. o I 4 - Medium Pink Kin Q1 K IMO. o I O - Peach Pink IMO. o I D - Lfreamy ivieion Mr» "317 IMO. O I / - V^dllldlOUpt; IVIclUll IMO. J lo - ririKisn ivieion Mo Q1Q IMO. v3 I C7 - nose Mr* QOfl IMO. oZU - origin nea No. 321 - Orange Red No. 322 - Dark Red No. 323 - Lavender Shades No. 324 - Purple Shades Small flowered (Flower between 3 inches and 414 inches) No. 325 - Yellow, any shade No. 326 - Any other color Miniature (Flower less than 3 inches) No. 327 - Yellow, any shade No. 328 - Any other color Dwarf (Normal Growth under 24 inches) No. 329 - Any color Spider Flowered (Exaggerated long thin flower parts) — No. 330 - Any color Double flowered (6 or more petaloids should be present) — No. 331 - Yellow, any shade No. 332 - Any other color Specials - National Popularity Poll Winner No. 333 - Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society Regional Popularity Poll Winner No. 334 - If different from national winner. Same award as for National winner. Seedling - No. 335 - One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Rosette and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. More than one award may be given in this class. 977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Best Registered Introduced Class - No. 336 - To be selected by judges from classes 304 to 334 and 341 to 357. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Best Registered Unintroduced Class - No. 337 - Single scape not to exceed 36". To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Soci- ety. American Hemerocallis Society Achievement Award - No. 338 - Special A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show - Medal award- ed later in year after all rules about registration of winning variety have been complied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an undisseminat- ed variety which may or may not be registered and is at least 3 years old. This medal is offered to the originator, amateur or professional whether shown by originator or someone else. The award shall be made only to a new variety of adequate merit and distinctiveness as com- pared with existing varieties. Educational Exhibit - No. 339 - To cover any phase of Hemerocallis growing, hybridizing, culture or classification. $50.00 may be used for prizes. SPECIAL AWARDS - financed by the New England Area of Region 4 of the American Hemerocallis Society. Single Floret - No. 340 - One floret to container. This class is for very new varieties introduced in 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977, where exhibitor would not want to wish to cut the com- plete stalk. Exhibitor may make as many entries as wished proving each is a different cultivar. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 No. 341 - New England Daylily Award - for the finest specimen of a daylily originated in New England. It must be a named and introduced variety. The entry does not have to necessarily be made by the hybridizer. The award goes to the exhibitor. Any number of entries may be made in this class by the same exhibitor as long as each entry shown is a different cultivar. One award, $25.00. Sweepstake Winners - To the exhibitor with the largest number of first prizes in the specimen color classes, one spike entry section. First prize, $25.00; runner-up, $15.00. 1 1977 YOUTH SECTION (Age 18 years or younger) (Rules same as for adults) Exhibitors must have a daylily garden of their own separate from the family garden. Specimen color classes, one spike entry. Must be named and introduced. Large Flowered Section - No. 342 - Yellow, any shade No. 343 - Orange No. 344 - Polychrome, light or dark No. 345 - Bicolor No. 346 - Eyed or banded No. 347 - Pink, any shade No. 348 - Melon No. 349 - Rose No. 350 - Red No. 351 - Lavender No. 352 - Purple Small Flowered No. 353 - Any color Miniature No. 354 - Any color Dwarf No. 355 - Any color Spider Flowered No. 356 - Any color Double Flowered No. 357 - Any color A Blue Ribbon and a $2.00 award for a First Prize and a Red Ribbon and a $1.00 award for a Second Prize will be awarded where the exhibits merit this. Sweepstake Winner in the Youth Section will be awarded a daylily valued at $25.00 or more. Participation in the Youth Seciton does not prevent showing in other classes. They are in competition for the "Best Registered Introduced", also. 1977 32 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses — R - Vase - not over 1 2 blooms (See Rule 8). $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. Petunias — No. 404 - Single, plain-edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 405 - Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. ■ 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 406 - Double, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Lilies — No. 407 - Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Zinnias — No. 408 - Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 409 - Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 410 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 1 2 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds — No. 411 - Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Snapdragon — No. 412 - Vase, not more than 5 spikes. 2.00 1.50 1.00 Salpiglosis — No. 413 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula — No. 414- Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual - one Kind — (Not otherwise listed in this show) — No. 415 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Phlox - No. 416- Vase, 5stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies — No. 417 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial - one Kind — (Not otherwise listed in this show) — No. 418 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial — One kind No. 419 - Vase. $15.00T may be used for prizes. New Flowers — No. 420 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. 33 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Amateur Class - No. 421 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named - No. 422 - 10 Vases - no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 (See Special Rules of Wild Flowers on Page 5) Potted Plants - No. 423 - Display of container grown plants other than Tuberous Rooted Begonias $50.00 available for prizes. Herbs - No. 424 - Display, $25.00 may be used for prizes. Hanging Baskets — No. 425 — Foliage Plants — $20.00 may be used for prizes. No. 426 - Flowering Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted — Ho. 427 Display of Potted Plants. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office four days in advance. Begonia, Tuberous Rooted - Cut Flowers No. 428 - Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement - "Symphony in Yellow" No. 429 - No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used. Highest prize - $5.00 Cherry, one quart — No. 430 - Any named variety. $5.00 may be used. Raspberry, one pint — No. 431 - Latham $2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 432 - Taylor $2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 433 - Any other red variety $2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 434 - New Varieties $5.00 may be used No. 435 - Display not over 1 2 sq. ft. $1 0.00 may be used. Currants, twelve bunches - No. 436 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. Gooseberry, one quart — No. 437 - Any named varieties. $10.00. Blackberry, one quart — No. 438 - Any variety. $5.00. Any New varieties of Small Fruit — No. 439 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties — No. 440 - S25.00 may be used for prizes. 1977 34 Apple, twelve specimens - No. 441 - Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 442- Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 443- Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 444 - New varieties. $7.00 may be used for prizes. No. 445 - Other early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens - No. 446 - Early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named - No. 447 - Any early white varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 448 - Any early yellow varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit Class for Amateurs — No. 449 - 6 specimens of a tree fruit. Same variety. $10.00 may be used. CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, one pint — S. — Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 T. — New varieties 3.00 2.b0 2.00 1.50 U. _ Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck — No. 450 - Dwarf, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, one-half peck — No. 451 - Kentucky Wonder 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 452 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 453 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Beets, twelve specimens — No. 454 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Broccoli — Three specimens No. 455 - Any named variety $2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage — 3 specimens No. 456 - Any named variety $2.50 2.00 1.50 Carrots, two bunches, six in each — * No. 457 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, for pickles — No. 458 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber — 3 specimens — No. 459 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 460 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Sweet Corn, 12 ears — No. 461 - Any named yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 462 - Any named white variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 463 - Any named bicolor variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash - 3 specimens - No. 464 - Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 100 No. 465 - Green variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 466 - Any other type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce — 3 heads — No. 467 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 100 Parsley — 2 bunches .No. 468 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 469 — Any early variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Tomatoes, twelve specimens — • No. 470 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 471 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetable - variety No. 472 — Recent introductions. $10. 00 may be used for prizes Any other Vegetable — (not otherwise listed) No. 473 — $10.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket No. 474 — Baskets furnished by Society. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables - No. 475 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 476 - Non-Commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native - No. 477 - Collection, named edible varieties. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 478 - Collection, named non-edible varieties. $25.00 may be used. YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXHIBITION See separate Schedule WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S MID-SUMMER FLOWER SHOW & Gladiolus Exhibition Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: MRS. LOUIS PRUNIER, Co-Chairman MRS. JAMES MAHONEY, Co-Chairman ISABELLA CHOATE JAMES McLAIN ERNEST MINOR HEIDI HUNDAHL RICHARD JORDAN Thursday, August 18, 1977 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The hall will be open at 6 P.M. the night oefore for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $400.00 of the premiums awarded on this list, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladiolus Socie- ty Basis. Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 Distinctiveness 15 Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness Gladiolus — No. 500 — Display-Commercial. Baskets and Vases. No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. No. 501 — Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus. No restric- tion as to grower. $50.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. No. 502— Display - Semi-Commercial. (Exhibitor sells flowers and/bulbs but does not issue a catalog). Baskets and Vases. Notify the office 4 days in advance. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 503 — Display - Non-Commercial. (Exhibitor does not sell flowers or bulbs). Basket and Vases. Notify the office 4 days in advance. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 504 - Basket, to be named. $35.00 may be used for prizes. 37 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 No. 505 — Vase, minimum 5 spikes, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 506 — Vase of Seedlings, 5 spikes 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 507 - Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seedlings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Rosette and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 508 - Open Color Class. One spike, each, properly labeled with Classification number, variety name, and name and address of the exhibitor. Special cards will be furnished by the Society. No. 509 — Recent Introduction Varieties (last 5 yrs.). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 510 - Novice Color Class. One spike, properly labeled. This class is open to any person who has never won a Blue Ribbon at any Gladiolus Show. No. 511 - Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one variety, prop erly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. No. 512 - Three Spike Seedling awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Education Class No. 513 - $50.00 may be used for prizes. * * * SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS Use North American Gladiolus Council Classifica tion List. Stem length below bottom floret - 17 inches on 100 200 classes 20 inches on 300 400 500 classes The following size separations will be used in all classes: 100 - 200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. ★ * * Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrangements of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seedling Class - From each size 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction Class - From the same sizes in the One Spike Open Color Class. From these Section Champions, a Grand Champion shall be chosen. Following like procedure with the 100-200 size, a Miniature Champion shall be chosen. Section and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions - Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangement - "Kaleidoscope" No. 514 - No restrictions as to kind of flower or grower. $40.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize $5.00. Lilies - no other flower to be used No. 515 - Vase - $15.00 may be used for prizes. GERALD FALES FUND Roses — V. Vase, not over 12 blooms (see Rule 8). $10.00 may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind — No. 516 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. New Flowers - Recent Introduction No. 517- Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind — (Not otherwise listed) — No. 518 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial - One Kind No. 519 - Vase - $15.00 may be used for prizes. Dahlias — No. 520 — Container — $10.00 may be used for prizes. 39 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Amateur Class - No. 521 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor Ribbons awarded. Hanging Baskets — No. 522 Foliage Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. No. 523 Flowering Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. Potted Plants - No. 524 Display of Home-grown plants. $30.00 available for prizes. Herbs - No. 525 Display, $25.00 may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted — No. 626 Display of Potted Plants. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Nohfv office four days in advance. Hardy Cultivated Shrubs and Flowers (annuals and perennials) No. 527 - Display. Not over 24 sq. ft. 10.00 &00 6.00 5.00 3.00 Wild Flowers, named — No. 528 - 10 Vases - no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 (See Special Rules of Wild Flowers on page 5) Zinnias - No. 529 - Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 No. 530 - Display of Pompons (small flowered) 5 vases, 7 stalks each. $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 No. 531 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 12 blooms. $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Marigolds - No. 532 - Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Cactus and other Succulents No. 533 - Collection. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens — No. 534 Gravenstem $3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 535 - Puritan 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 536 - Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 537 - New varieties. S10.00. No. 538 - Any other early variety. $10.00. No. 539 - Seedlings. $10.00. Crab Apple, twenty four specimens — No. 540 - Any named variety. 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens — No. 541 — Japanese named variety. $10.00 No. 542 — European named variety. $10.00 Peach, twelve specimens, named — No. 543 - Any white variety. $10.00 No. 544 - Any yellow variety. S10.00 No. 545 - Any new variety. S10.00 No. 546 - Seedlings. $10.00 No. 547 — Display of three or more varieties. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens - No. 548 - Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit — No. 549 - Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. $35.00 may be used. Any other variety of Fruits — No. 550 - $10.00 may be used for prizes Fruit class for Amateurs - No. 551 — Six specimens of a Tiee Fruit. - same variety. S1 0.00 may be used. CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, pint box - W. Cultivated named $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 X. New varieties $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 Y. Display - 3 varieties $25.00 may be used Z. Wild, one quart $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Bean, Snap, one-half peck — No. 552 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 553 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck - No. 554 - Dwarf Bush, any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck — No. 555 - String, any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Broccoli - No. 556- 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage — Three specimens tyo. 557 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Sweet Corn, 12 ears - No 558 - Any named Yellow variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 559 - Any named White variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 560 - Any named Bicolor variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 41 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Cucumber, three specimens — No. 561 — Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Cucumber, for pickles — No. 562 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 GERALD FALES FUND Tomato, twelve specimens - A. Red, any named Standard variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 B. Red, any named Hybrid variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 C. Any other variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Onions - 12 specimens — No. 563 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 564 - Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 565 - Superior 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 566 - Any other named variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pepper, twelve specimens — No. 567 - Any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash - Three specimens No. 568 — Yellow varieties No. 569 — Green varieties No. 570 — Any other varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any other Vegetable - Not otherwise listed No. 571 — $15.00 may be used for prizes. New Vegetable - variety No. 572 - Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket No. 573 - Baskets furnished by Society. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables - No. 574 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes No. 575 - Non-commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes Mushroom, native — No. 576 - Collection, named edible varieties. $25.00 may be used for prizes. YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXHIBITION See separate Schedule 1977 DAHLIA EXHIBITION Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. 42 COMMITTEE: MR. WAYNE C. SMITH, Chairman MR. BERTRAND BEYER DR. & MRS. GEORGE W. HAZZARD Thursday, September 15 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by12:30o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $600.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Sale of Spring Flowering Bulbs Benefit of the Scholarship Fund No. 601 No. 602 No. 603 No. 604 Dahlia, varieties to be named - No. 600 - Display of Singles, 5 Vases, 3 Blooms per Vase - One Variety per Vase Display of Collarettes, 5 Vases, 3 Blooms per Vase, one variety per Vase Display of Pompons, 5 Vases, 3 Blooms per Vase, one variety per Vase Display of Pompons, 10 Vases, 3 Blooms per Vase, one variety per Vase Display of Miniatures, 5 Vases, 3 Blooms per Vase, one variety per Vase 1 Bloom per vase and as many varieties as there are vases - No. 605 - Display of Decoratives, 6" to 8" 5 Vases Display of Decoratives, 6" to 8" 10 Vases Display of Decoratives, 8" and over 5 Vases Display of Decoratives, 8" and over 10 Vases Display of Semi-Cactus, 6" to 8" 5 Vases Display of Semi-Cactus, 6" to 8" 10 Vases Display of Semi-Cactus, 8" and over 5 Vases Display of Semi-Cactus, 8" and over 10 Vases Display of Cactus, 6" to 8" 5 Vases Display of Cactus, 6" to 8" 10 Vases No. 606 - No. 607 - No. 608 - No. 609 - No. 610 - No. 611 - No. 612 - No. 613 - No. 614 - 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 43 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 No. 615 No. 616 Display of Cactus, 8" and over 5 Vases Display of Cactus, 8" and over 4.00 3.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 10 Vases No. 61 7 - Basket or Vase of Collarettes - at least 5 varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 618 - Basket or Vase of Miniatures - at least 8 varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 619- Basket or Vase of large flowered 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 620 - Basket or Vase of Singles - at least 10 varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 621 - Basket or Vase of Pompons - at least 10 varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 622 - Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties - at least 5 varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 623 - Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias No. 624 - Display, 50 square feet. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Commercial. Notify office 4 days in advance. No. 625 - Display, 50 square feet. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Non-commercial. Notify office 4 days in advance. No. 626 - Display, 25 square feet. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Commercial. Notify office 4 days in advance. No. 627 Display, 25 square feet. $30.00 to be used for prizes. Non-Commercial. Notify office 4 days in advance. No. 628 - Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1970 - '71 - 72 Introduction. Blue Ribbon No. 629 - Best Vase of New Variety introduced 1973 - 74 - 75 $5.00 may be used. No. 629A - Amateur Class - Single stalk, any variety. Ribbon prizes awarded. Educational Exhibit — No. 630 - To cover any phase of Dahlia growing, hybridizing, culture or classification. $25.00 may be used for prizes. "Court of Honor" Best Small Bloom in Show - From Classes 600 to 604 inclusive Blue Ribbon & $5.00 Best Decorative Bloom in Show - From Classes 605 to 608 in- clusive - Blue Ribbon & $5.00 Best Cactus Bloom in Show - From Classes 609 to 616 inclusive Blue Ribbon & $5.00 Highest Honor Bloom chosen from 3 Best Bloom Winner - State Award Flower Arrangement - "Sunset Symphony" C. Dahlias preferred but other kinds of flowers may be used. No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used. Highest prize - $5.00. THE MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND 1977 Standard of Classification for Dahlias - Set by the American Dahlia Society Pompons, 2 inches or under Miniatures, under 4 inches Ball, 4 inches or more BB or Small Medium, 4 to 6 inches Medium, 4 to 8 inches Large, 8 inches or over 44 Roses THE MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND B. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). $40.00 to be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties — No. 631 - 10 Vases, one spike in a vase, to be named. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 632 - Basket 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 EDWIN DRAPER FUND Begonia, tuberous rooted — D. Cut flowers in vases, not more than 20 vases. $12.00 may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems - E. Vase of 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Asters, single or No. 633 - Marigolds — No. 634 - No. 635 - No. 636 - No. 637 - No. 638 - Petunias — No. 639 - No. 640 - No. 641 - Zinnias — No. 642 - No. 643 - anemone — Vase. 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Display, can be mixed types and varieties — 5 vases, 5 stalks. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .00 Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .50 1 .00 Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .00 Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .00 Single, plain-edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Double, 5 vases, 3 stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks - 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks - 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 45 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 No. 644 - Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks - 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 100 No. 645 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 1 2 blooms - 3.00 2 00 150 100 Annual, one kind - (Not otherwise listed) - No. 646 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind - (Not otherwise listed) — No. 647 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial - One kind No. 648 - Vase $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. New Flowers — No. 649 - Recent Introductions. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers — No. 650 - Appropriate container, artistic effect. $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. (See Special Rule on Wild Flowers - Page 5.) No. 651 - 10 vases, named, no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Herbs - No. 652 - Display. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Potted Plants - No. 653 - Display of container grown plants. $30.00 available for prizes. Notify Office 4 days in advance. Chrysanthemums - Garden Grown No. 653A - Cut Flowers, 3 vases, 3 stalks per vase $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Hanging Baskets No. 654 Foliage Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. No. 655 Flowering Plants — $20.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 656 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - other than Dahlias - Ribbons awarded. Apple, twelve specimens — No. 657 - Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 658 - Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 659 - Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 660 - Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 661 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 662 - Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 663 - Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens - No. 664 - Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 665 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens — No. 666 - Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 667 - Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 1977 46 No. 668 - New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 669 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens — No. 670 Any Japanese variety. S10.00 may be used foi prizes. No. 671 - Any European vanetv. S10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 672 - Any new varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens - No. 673 - Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 674 - Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 675 - Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 676 - New varieties. $1 0.00 may be used for prizes. No. 677 - Seedlings. $1 0.00 may be used for prizes. No. 678 - Display, three or more varieties. $20.00 may be used. Quince, twelve specimens — No. 679 - Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Fruit Class for Amateurs - No. 680 - 6 specimens of a Tree Fruit - same variety. $10.00 may be used. Grape, three clusters — No. 681 - Fredonia No. 682 - Seneca No. 683 - Worden No. 684 - Seedless variety No. 685 - For other varieties - $10.00. No. 686 - New varieties - $10.00. No. 687 - Collection, not less than 5 varieties. COOK-DAVEY FUND New Variety of Any Fruit (apples, pears, peaches, etc.) F. Recent Introduction - Not scheduled. 5.00 4.00 Any other Variety of Fruits — No. 688 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens - No. 689 - Hybrid, named variety No. 690 - Orange flesh, named No. 691 - Green flesh, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 12.00 10.00 8.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 47 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Watermelon, three specimens — No. 692 - Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 693 - Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 694 - Any other variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 694a - Melon Display. $35.00 available Squash, Winter, three specimens — No. 695 - Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 696 - Blue Hubbard 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 697 - Golden Delicious 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 698 - Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 699 - Butternut. $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 700 - Butternut - Hercules 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 701 - Any other variety, named. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens — No. 702 - Any named variety. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens — No. 703 - Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 704 - Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 705 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Carrots - Two bunches - 6 in each — 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 706 - Any named variety Cauliflower — No. 707 - Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber - Three specimens — No. 708 - Three specimens Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Broccoli — No. 709 - Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens — No. 710 - Wondertype 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 711 - Squashtype 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 712- Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 713 - Display. $35.00 may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens — No. 714 - Rutgers or Marglobe type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 715- Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 716 - Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 717 - Display. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Tomatoes, small-fruited, one quart — No. 718 - Any named variety. $7.00 may be used for prizes. 1977 48 Sweet Corn, twelve ears — No. 719 - Bicolor, named No. 720 - Yellow, named No. 721 - White, named Celery, six specimens - No. 722 - Summer Pascal No. 723 - Any other variety Egg Plant - two specimens - No. 724 - Any named variety Onions - twelve specimens - No. 725 - Sweet Spanish No. 726 - Yellow Globe type No. 727 - White No. 728 - Red Squash, Summer - three specimens - No. 729 - Any Variety Yellow No. 730 - Any Variety Green Bean, Snap, one-half peck No. 731 - Wax No. 732- Green Pod Vegetables - No. 733 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 New Introductions. (1976-1977). $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 734 - Display of Vegetables - commercial - 24 sq. ft. - $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 735 - Display of Vegetables - non-commercial - 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 736 - Any other Vegetable (Kind) not otherwise listed. $15.00 may be used. Vegetable Class for Juniors - No. 737 - Two or more vegetable specimens grown by exhibitor Prizes available. Mushroom, native - No. 738 - Collection of edible varieties - $25.00 may be used for prizes. 49 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL GARDEN EXHIBIT WORCESTER CENTER GALLERIA COMMITTEE: MR. JOHN KONING, Chairman WILLARD BANNING Friday, October 7, 1977 through Saturday, October 15, 1977 All gardens must be in place and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 1 o'clock Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture will award Rosettes for outstanding exhibits and a silver tray. The silver tray will be awarded to the "Most Meritorious Exhibit", namely: that exhibit receiving the highest number of points in scoring by judges. Garden Displays: - No restriction as to grower - $1,800.00 available. Not more than five exhibits - Award money is based approximately on $2.00 per sq. ft. with five gardens of 250 sq. ft. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design & Consistency 30 points Suitability & Quality 20 points Charm and Atmosphere 15 points Color Harmony 10 points Seasonability 10 points Originality of design 10 points Correct Labeling 5 points For example a 250 sq. ft. display at $2.00 per sq. ft. makes top prize money of $500.00 provided is judged to receive 100 points. If a display is judged to receive 90 points then prize is 90% of $500. or $450. If there are only 3 gardens, these can then be 350 sq. ft. If there are 4 gardens, they will be based on 300 sq. ft. SPECIAL AWARD For Excellence in Design and Consistency - the Society's silver medal presented by Louise C. Harrington. This special award will be given for Garden Displays at the discretion of the judges. 1977 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HARVEST FESTIVAL Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: MR. ARTHUR O'MARA, Chairman MRS. K. G. A. ANDERSSON MR. JOHN BOOMER MRS. GORDON BUTLER MR. ALDEN MILLER MR. ROBERTS. RUSSELL Thursday, November 3 - 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Members only) Friday, November 4 - 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, November 5 - 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 6 - 12 noon to 5 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock on Thursday. SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION - by public school children of the first six grades. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted agricultural prize money not to exceed $1,100.00 of the premiums awarded on this list, Rosettes for outstanding exhibits. EDWIN DRAPER FUND G. Christmas Tree Exhibit for Young People Old fashioned hand made decorations. Fresh cut in water or balled. No restrictions as to grower. $50.00 available - first prize not over $15.00 Christmas Trees - 6' - 8' height range No. 901 - Spruce 10.00 8.00 5.00 No. 902 - Fir (including balsam) 10.00 8.00 5.00 No. 903- Pine 10.00 8.00 5.00 Standard Commercial Varieties - No. 904 - Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 905 - Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 906 - Chrysanthemums, vase of pink. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 907 - Any other color. 5.00 4.00 3.00 Note: Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. 51 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 FREDERICK A. BLAKE FUND Chrysanthemums - K. Best Bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 L. Display of Potted Plants 50.00 Special Exhibits - (Plants other than Chrysanthemums) - No. 908 - Commercial. $75.00 may be used for prizes. 75 sq. ft. Notify office 1 week in advance. No. 909 - Commercial. $50.00 may be used for prizes. 50 sq. ft. Notify office 1 week in advance. No. 910 - Home grown specimen plants, 24 square feet. Quality not quantity. $50.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 1 week in advance. Hanging Baskets — No. 91 1 - Flowering $50.00 may be used for prizes - Highest prize $10.00 No. 912 - Foliage $50.00 may be used for prizes - Highest prize $10.00 Gesneriads — No. 913 - Commercial. $50.00 may be used for prizes. . African Violets No. 914 - $50.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 917 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor — Ribbons awarded. MRS. EDWARD A. BIGELOW FUND Flower Arrangements - M. "Symphony in Fruits & Flowers" Sharfman Award - $40.00 N. "Symphony in Fruits & Flowers" Children's Class - $30.00 O. Dried Material - Accessories may be used. Highest prize $5.00 $50.00 Wreaths - 16" frame - Thanksgiving No. 922 - Fresh Material to be used. See Rule No. 2 $30.00 may be used No. 923 - Decorated, Dried Material, Money Available cones, fruit, etc. Door Swag - Thanksgiving No. 924 - See Rule No. 2 $30.00 may be used No. 925 - Decorated, Dried Material, Money Available cones, fruit, etc. 1977 52 Terrariums — Includes Fern and Berry Globes No. 926 - Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension. 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 927 - Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 928 - Children's Class. $10.00 may be used. Herbs No. 929 - Display of dried material grown or collected from the wild by exhibitor. $40.00 may be used for prizes. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND P. Educational Classes - No. 1 — Juniors under 1 4 years. No. 2 — Seniors - 1 4 through 20 years No. 3 — Club or qrouo exhibit. $100.00 may be used. THE COULSON FUND Educational Class - Adults $50.00 may be used. Fruit Display - No. 938 - Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No res- triction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. $100.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the Office four days in advance. * * * S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT AWARD A Silver Medal, given in honor of Mr. Davenport, will be awarded at the discretion of the Judges to an exhibition of apples to recognize particular merit or excellence in quality. Apple Display — No. 939 - 50 square feet. $150.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. 53 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Apples, forty-nine specimens — Mn Q4D - Baldwin 7 00 L) OIL! Will ' b.UU c nn b.UU a nn 4.UU No. 941 - Mcintosh 7 00 b.UU c nn o.UU a nn 4.UU No. 942 - Delirious 7 00 c nn O.UU t; nn o.UU a nn 4.UU No. 943 - Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 a nn 4.UU Mn QAA _ l\/1arT»iin 7 flfl 6.00 5.00 a nn No. 945 - Golden Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 946 - Other named varieties. $50.00 may be u sed for prizes. No. 947 - Basket of Fancy Apples. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 948 - Basket of Fancy Pears. 3.00 2.50 2.00 (Baskets furnished by the Society) Apples, twelve specimens — No. 949 - Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1 c,n I .DU No. 950 - Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 I oU No. 951 - Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1 .50 No. 952 - Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1 .50 No. 953 - Macoun 3.00 2 50 2 00 1 .50 No. 954 - Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.UU No. 955 - R. 1. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 956 - Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 957 - Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 958 - New varieties. Introduced since 1940. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 959 - Old varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 960 - Any other variety. $10.00 may be used. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens — No. 961 - Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 962 - Any other variety 3.00 2.53 COOK-DAVEY FUND New Variety of Any Fruit (apples, pears, peaches, etc.) R. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled. 5.00 4.00 WILLIAM EAMES FUND S. Roxbury Russet 3.00 2.50 2.00 T- Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 THE THAYER MEDAL A Silver Medal will be awarded at the discretion of the Judges to an outstanding plate of Pears. Pears, twelve specimens — No. 963 - Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 964 - Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 965 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 966 - Any other variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions — No. 967 - $5.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Fruits — No. 968 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Nuts — grown in Worcester County — No. 969 - Display of edible nuts. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 970 - One pint of each or any of the following: Chestnuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts Hickory, Filbert, Hartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. $15.00 may be used for prizes. HERBERT R. KINNEY MEMORIAL AWARD A bronze medal will be awarded at the discretion of the judges to an exhibitor of a vegetable or vegetables to recognize an exhibit of particular merit or excellence in quality or to recognize improvement by the exhibitor. Brussel Sprouts — No. 971 - Two one-quart baskets. 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens — No. 972 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cauliflower — No. 973 - Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Celery, blanched, three specimens - No. 974 - Pascal Summer 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 975 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onion, twelve specimens — No. 976 - White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 977 - Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 978 - Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 979 - Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 980 - Any other variety. $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 981 - Hybrid varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. 55 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 Cabbage, three specimens — No. 982 - Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 983 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsnip, twelve specimens — No. 984 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins — No. 985 - Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Field Pumpkins — No. 986 Two specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens — 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens — No. 996 - Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens — No. 997 - Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 987 - Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 No. 988 - Butternut. $15.00 m ay be used for prizes No. 989 - Hercules type 2.50 No. 990 - Buttercup 2.50 No. 991 - Table Queen Type 2.50 No. 992 - Jumbo Table Queen 2.50 No. 993 - Delicious 2.50 No 994 - Waltham Butternut 2.50 No 995 - Any other variety 2.50 No. 998 - Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 999 - Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1000 - Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1001 - Superior 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1002 - Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1003 - New varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1004 - Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Watermelon, three specimens - No. 1005 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 New Vegetable — Variety No. 1006 - Recent Introductions. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Vegetable - (Not Otherwise Listed) No. 1007 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. 1977 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 56 Vegetables - No. 1008 - Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents falling off. S30.00 may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 1009 - Display - not to exceed 24 square feet. $100.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the Office 4 days in advance. Ornamental Gourds, Natural — No. 1010 - DisDlav - not to exceed 15 square feet. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the Office 4 days in advance. Collection of Ornamental Corn No. 101 1 - Display - $30.00 available for prizes. Largest Squash or Pumpkin — No. 1012 - $15.00 may be used for prizes. Field Beans - No. 1013 - Collection. $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years - (May be set up the night before) Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Seniors - 14 to 20 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Juniors, under 14 years. Two to five vegetable specimens grown by the exhibitor. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Seniors - 14 to 20 years. Two to five vegetable specimens grown by the exhibitor. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Vegetable Display — for Children. $15.00 may be used for prizes. * * * ANNUAL MEETING - Thursday - January 19, 1978 Premiums will be paid after the Harvest Festival - State Award Money will be sent out upon receipt of same. * * * THE LIBRARY OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticultural information. No. 1014 - No. 1015 - No. 1016 - No. 1017 - No. 1018 - WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WILD FLOWERS GUIDE The following list is recommended by the Hadwen Botanical Club as a guide which may help plant collectors who hope to display Wild Flowers at the Worcester County Horticultural Society Exhibits. GROUP I Not to be shown at any time Common Name 1. Aletris farinosa Colic root 2. All orchids except no. 6 and 1 1 in Group II 3. Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly-weed 4. Castilleja coccinea Painted-cup 5. Clematis verticillaris Purple Virgin's Bower 6. Dicentra canadensis Squirrel Corn 7. Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's Breeches 8. Epigaea repens Mayflower 9. Gentiana crinita Fringed Gentian 10. Linnaea borealis Twin Flower 11. Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower 12. Orontium aquaticum Golden Club 13. Pentstemon (all) Pentstemon 14. Rhododendron maximum Rhododendron GROUP II Not to be pulled up; parts above the roots may be shown with moderation. Common Name 1. Actaea pachypoda White Baneberry 2. Actaea rubra Red Baneberry 3. Aquilegia canadensis Columbine 4. Calluna vulgaris Heather 5. Claytonia caroliniana Spring Beauty 6. Cypripedium acaule Pink Ladies' Slipper 7. Dentaria diphylla Toothwort 8. Genista tinctoria Genista 9. Gentiana andrewsii Closed Gentian 10. Gentiana linearis Narrow-leaved Gentian 11. Habenaria lacera Ragged Fringed Orchid 12. Hepatica americana Hepatica 13. Lilium canadense Canada Lily 14. Lilium philadelphicum Wood Lily 15. Sarracenia purpurea Pitcher Plant 16. Viola pubescens Yellow Violet GROUP III All others may be shown, but use judgment in picking. Never pick the last specimen. Flowers under cultivation are not classed as Wild Flowers. COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Edwin W. Proctor - Chairman Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex. Off. Mrs. Stanley Sandberg LIST OF PERIODICALS FOR READING IN THE LIBRARY American Dahlia Society American Forests American Fruit Grower American Horticulturist American Iris Society American Nurseryman American Rhododendron Society American Rose Magazine Arnoldia Bay State African Violet Society Country Journal Daffodil Journal Florists' Review Flower & Garden Fruit Varieties Journal Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Garden Gesneriad Saintpaulia News Greener Gardening Hemerocallis Journal Hort Science Horticultural Society of N.Y. Bulletin Horticulture Landscape Architecture Market Growers Journal National Chrysanthemum Society New England Gardening Organic Gardening & Farming P.H.S. News Plants Alive Plants & Gardens - Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record Ranger Rick Seed World Successful Farming Sunset Worcester County Farmer Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1976 30 ELM STREET, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS TRANSACTIONS 1977 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Officers, Trustees & Committee Members 2-3 President Paul E. Rogers 5 Report of the Finance Committee 6 Report of the Building Committee 6 Statement of Operations 7 Operating Expenses 8 Balance Sheet 9 Endowment Funds 10 Contributors to the Society 11 - -12-13 Report of the Library Committee 14 Report of the Hospitality Committee 15 Report of the Fruit Committee 16 Report of the Scholarship Committee 17 Report of the Youth Committee 18 Membership 19 - 20 Report of Garden Tours Committee 21 Report of Judge of Flower Arrangement 22 Report of Fruit Judge, Report of Judge of Vegetables 23 Report of Herb & Wildflower Judge 24 Report of the Winter Lectures Committee 25 Report of Garden Awards Committee 25 Report of the Public Relations Committee 26 Wills 27 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1977 PRESIDENT PAUL E. ROGERS EDWARD L. CLIFFORD VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. ROBERT C. MILTON GEORGE H. PRIDE SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD TREASURER BARTOW KELLY LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY FAYRE L. NASON 1977 Mr. Philip C. Beals R. Alden Miller Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mr. Etimond R. Colby Mrs. John C. Ewer Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt Mr. James R. McLain Mrs. Richard W. Mirick Mrs. Philip A. Peterson Mr. Richard V. Salo Mr. Thomas Simone Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT, JR. TRUSTEES 1978 Loren W. Manbeck Mr. Palmer W. Bigelow Mr. Merritt E. Cutting Mr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mr. Carl G. Holm Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Robert S. Russell Mr. Arthur D. Keown Mr. Edmund V. Mezitt Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara Mr. Casper J. Perednia Mr. Emerson Robarge 1979 Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Willard L. Banning Richard Bemis Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Mrs. Robert G. Hess Irvin H. Huff John Jeppson Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Gustaf C. Nelson Wallace Parker Mrs. Edmund O. Piehler Mrs. Louis Prunier HONORARY TRUSTEES Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. Howard L. Borggaard Mr. Leslie E. Winter Armand A. Benoit Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Edwin W. Proctor JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PLANTS & FLOWERS FRUIT VEGETABLES WILD FLOWERS ASSOCIATE JUDGE ASSOCIATE JUDGE Herbert E. Berg H. Thurston Handley, Jr. S. James Mistark Howard L. Borggaard Virginia Howie Dr. Rockwood Thayer Arthur J. O'Mara COMMITTEES 1977 Paimer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chairman NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Stoddard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Edwin W. Proctor, Co-Chairman Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mr. Kenneth Knight, Co-Chairman LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Ex. Off. Everett Hutchins Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Mrs. Theodore Fowler Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt, Chairman Gustaf C. Nelson MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Arthur O'Mara Mrs. Webster Ramsey Mrs. William E. Isham Mrs. Emens Guernsey Mrs. Jack McGuinness, Chairman Mr. Norman Mercier SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Carroll Abbott James McLain Mrs. Dorothea Mahoney Mr. Pierre Cournoyer LECTURE COMMITTEE Marjorie Lodding Mrs. L. Russell Blanchard Mrs. John Rommel, Chairman Mrs. Merritt Cutting Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. Kenneth Jones Miss Isabel K. Arms Bertrand Beyer Mrs. Richard Gifford George H. Pride Mrs. Olive Prunier Dr. H. Lee Wylie Mrs. H. Lee Wylie EXHIBITION COMMITTEE John Boomer Isabella Choate Lewis Hodgkinson Irvin Huff R. Alden Miller Arthur O'Mara Robert Smiley Mrs. Robert C. Milton, Chairm Merritt Cutting Virginia Howie John Koning S. James Mistark Mrs. Richard Mirick Richard Salo Mrs. Gordon S. Butler, Chairman Mrs. Arlene A. Alexander Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. Spencer H. Baker Mrs. Queene Bilzerian Mrs. George S. Butler Mrs. George Colangelo Miss Mary Rose Cox Mrs. Gardener DeMallie Mrs. John C. Ewer Mrs. Gerald Fales Mrs. John J. Foley Mrs. Emens Guernsey Mrs. Archie J. Home HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Arthur P. Howard Mrs. Albert R. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt, Jr. Mrs. George Longstreet Miss Jeannette Mcintosh Mrs. Laura L. McKee Mrs. Wallace Norton Mrs. Roger Pauquet Mrs. Webster K. Ramsey Mrs. Victor Sepavich Mrs. Channing S. Smith Mrs. James A. Smith Mrs. Richard K. Wellington Mrs. Joseph S. Wesby, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Eldon S. Chapman Dewey Clason Merritt Cutting Edward Eagan Stanley Havens Walter Kistler David J. Milliken Harold G. Peterson Harlan Pierpont, Jr. Brian Sullivan Roger Tarbox Roy H. Wall Mrs. Olive Prunier, Chairman Heidi Hundahl YOUTH COMMITTEE Arthur Levesque Richard Jordan Isabella Choate Melinda Dow Mrs. George Longstreet, Chairman Mrs. Richard Gifford Mrs. Robert G. Hess GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Peter Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harrington Mrs. Richard K. Wellington Mrs. Howard Knox Mr. & Mrs. Philip Peterson Bernard Knowlton Merritt Cutting, Chairman GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. George Comstock Edward Eagan PRESERVATION ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE S. James Mistark, Chairman Linwood M. Erskine Arthur Keown Walker Cheney Fayre Nason Loren W. Manbeck Edward L. Clifford, Chairman FINANCE COMMITTEE Philip C. Beals Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. S. James Mistark BUILDING COMMITTEE Gustaf C. Nelson, Chairman Thomas Simone Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Philip Peterson PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Arthur J. O'Mara Dick Salo Wallace Parker Mrs. Robert Morris Mrs. Fairman Cowan, Chairman Mrs. Alvin H. Schiffman Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson, Jr. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. John Foley Mrs. James Wilcox, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sullivan Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chairman PLANNING COMMITTEE Mrs. Curtis Clark Edward Clifford Mrs. Robert Milton Doris Clark, Chairman TEA-ROOM COMMITTEE Betty Beach Peggy Erskine PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society On this 20th day of January, 1977, I would take a clue from Janus, the old Roman Deity, for whom this month was named, and with him look both backward at what has been accomplished and forward to the new year's challenges. Your conscientious committee chairpeople will be telling you of their activities in 1976. I would just like to generically mention how successful for the Society has been this past year; including the record- breaking attendance at the Spring Flower Show, the Bicentennial Winter Lecture Series, and the increased gift giving by special solicitation . You will be hearing about our giving; Garden Awards, Scholar- ships, and the Plant of the Month program. Also about our offerings; garden courses, spring bulb sale, and the happy tours to beauty, history, and pleasure. Our co-operative venture with Old Sturbridge Village - the S. Lothrop Davenport Preservation Orchard - which continues to bring both institutions national recognition - is growing under the guiding eyes and careful hands of S. James Mistark. But to use Janus ' other face and to look with him to the future - many programs are proceeding well. An intensive study of Library facilities, acquisitions, and usage has been initiated by that active committee. An on-going appraisal utilizing fiscal projections by an outside consultant continues to assist the Finance Committee in best evaluating funding alternatives. The important Front Street property is viewed with concern as we look for potential clients. The plethera of normal annual enterprises are well on their way. With almost 1100 members, your Society is healthy, happy, and active. It exists for you - your interest and support are its reasons for existance. Only a comparatively small percentage of our membership has accomplished what you will hear about today - think what could be achieved if all 1100 were thoroughly involved J My heartfelt gratitude to all who helped and especially to Betty Gifford, our able Secretary, to Fayre Nason and Ed Herron, and to the man who puts it all together for you - our Executive Director, Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr. In the name of the Worcester County Horticultural Society - I thank you all. Paul E. Rogers, President 5 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Finance Committee consisting of Messrs. Clifford and Beals, and the Chairman, met seven times during the year to review aspects of the Society's finances. Mr Pierpont joined all seven meetings. In addition, Mr. Thomas Sedgwick, representing The Mechanics National Bank, joined the Committee on three occasions for specific review of assets in the portfolio. The Finance Committee's major undertaking with full Board approval was the hiring of a consultant to prepare a five-year projected study based on the anticipated loss of $40,000 revenue from the Front Street property when the lease expires in 1979. The study pointed up the revenues that will be needed commencing in July of 1979 and thereafter depending upon the disposition of the Society's rental property on Front Street. With this long-range study, the investment portfolio can best be adapted to provide the Society additional income; however, it does not appear at this time that the Society will realize enough from either its portfolio or disposition of the building to equal the $40, 000 income now received from the property. Accordingly, the Finance Committee and all Members of the Society must be keenly aware of the financial needs that will fall upon us in approximately two and one-half years. The Committee would like to pay a special credit to Harlan Pierpont 's careful controls in conserving current operating funds so that the Society can continue to put away some money for future operating needs. Duane T. Sargisson, Chairman Finance Committee REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society As you probably have noticed, we are very happy with the new stor windows. The money for this project came from the State Depart- ment of Agriculture. Ed Herron certainly keeps the hall in good shape as you can see with his many paint jobs that keep it looking well. Luckily, there have been no major projects this year. S. James Mistark Gustaf C. Nelson Bern ice Heald, Chairman 6 SCHEDULE 1 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1976 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OPERATING INCOME: Rent - Front Street real estate $40,000 Use of Horticultural Hall 6 90 Show, exhibitions and lectures 12,437 Membership dues 6,602 Interest income (restricted funds) (From Exhibit A) 1,917 ~~ Total operating income 61,646 Add - interest and dividends earned on investments 6,302 — Total income % 67,9^ DEDUCT - EXPENSES: Operating expenses from Schedule 2 / 70, 12 4 Excess of disbursements over income (before contributions and gain on investments held under agency agreement) (2,176) Contributions (from special solicitation) 31,755 Gain on investments held under agency agreement —-1,683 Excess of current year income over expenses 31,262 CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE - DECEMBER 1, 1975 373,057 CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE - NOVEMBER 30, 1976 $404,319 7 SCHEDULE 2 OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1976 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Salaries $27,863 Payroll taxes l,7kh Employees' Retirement Fund 800 Heat, light and power 8,312 Building repairs and maintenance 2,^56 Awards and scholarships 12,099 Exhibition expenses 3,511 Children's gardens 571 Experimental orchards (net) 98 Library services 1,^+9 Public relations 962 Insurance 4, 206 Office supplies and expense 2,617 Investment Fund charges 1,059 Postage 1,160 Professional fees 1,217 Total operating expenses (To Schedule l) $70,124 8 SCHEDULE 3 BALANCE SHEET NOVEMBER 30, 1976 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CURRENT FUNDS UNRESTRICTED Cash Exhibit reimbursement receivable Investments - held under agency agreement (market value $156,359) Interest receivable Total assets Employees' funds Total liabilities Fund balances: Designated by the Governing Board for: Long-term investments Capital repairs Unemployment payments Scholarship Fund Undesignated, available for general activities Total fund balances Total liabilities and fund balances $ 33,9^ 1,200 130,167 1,106 567 130,167 2,000 1,000 3,167 29,520 $166,1+21 $ 567 165,8511 $l66,U21 RESTRICTED Cash Fund balances: Exhibits, prizes, promotions and scholarships $ 1,906 $ 1,906 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Land, buildings and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation of $332,138 Fund balance $202,500 $202,500 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Cash Certificates of deposit Total Fund balance (from Exhibit A) $ 3,151 30,908 $ 3^,059 $ 3^,059 9 EXHIBIT A WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ENDOWMENT FUNDS AS AT NOVEMBER 30, 1976 EARNINGS Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund William Eames Fund ■ Frederick A. Blake Fund Edwin Draper Fund Miss Frances Clary Nurse Fund Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund G. A. Bigelow Fund Chandler Bullock Fund Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund Edward Wins low Lincoln Fund Cook-Davey Fund Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund Gerald Fales Memorial Fund Edward A. Bigelow Fund George B. Slater Fund The Thayer Fund Hadwen Fund National Association of Gardeners Fund Harvie Channin Educational Fund Mrs. Edward A. Bigelow Fund Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund Total funds (To Schedule 3) Total earnings (To Schedule 1) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT $ 1,000 500 1,000 300 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 5,000 1,000 6oo 1,000 1,000 1,000 1+70 - 2,000 1,000 1,173 2,016 1,000 10,000 $ 1,917 RESTRICTED RESTRICTE RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FLOWER FOR PRIZES ~~? 78~ 37 78 23 37 78 78 78 37 389 78 k6 78 78 78 36 155 78 52 96 ' 3l^8cT FOR LIBRARY SHOWS FOR ENDCWMENr $13 2k $96 $96 10 Contributions to the Society have been received during 1976 from the following members and friends and are deeply appreciated. A. Adshead, Mona Ahlin, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson E. Alden, George I. Trust Fund Alden, Mrs. Hollis E. Alden, The Hollis E. & Gwendolyn D. Foundation Allen, Mrs. Charles A., II Angel, Mr. Christopher C. Anonymous Gift Arms, Mrs. Clarence S. Arms, Miss Isabel K. Arnold, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Auchmoody, Mr. John E. B. Bagley, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin G. Beals, Mr. Philip C. Beaman Oak Garden Club Benoit, Armand A. Benoit, Dr. Noe N. Bigelow, Miss Patricia E. Bilzerian, Mrs. Queene Blodget, Chester B. Booth, Mrs. Howard M. Borgatti, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony, Jr. Borggaard, Howard L. Bozenhard, Mrs. Cushing C. Brown, Edward & Barbara Bull, Mr. & Mrs. Herbert S. Bull, Signild C. Bundza, Mr. Daniel A. Burbank, Mr. & Mrs. 0. Frank Burguet, Mrs. Jacques J. Butler, Mr. & Mrs. George S. Butler, Marion I. Byram, Mr. Joseph G. C. Calkins, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson, Jr. Callahan, Miss Ann F. Carmody, Mrs. John Clark, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis M. Clifford, Mr. Edward L. Coates, Mr. Austin B. Coe, Mrs. Jefferson W. Coghlin, Mr. & Mrs. John W. Collins, Misses Elizabeth & Margaret Cone, Mr. Herbert A. Conti, Mr. & Mrs. Egidio J. Cowan, Mrs. Fairman C. Cox, Mary Rose Cristy, Miss Edna V. Crocker, Mrs. Douglas Crockett, Miss Evelyn F. Cross, Mrs. Ralph Curtis, Mr. John W. Cutting, Mr. & Mrs. Merritt D. Daniels, Fred Harris Foundation Daniels, Mrs. Eleanor G. Davenport, Mr. & Mrs. Warren H. Dearborn, Mr. Richard W. Dewey, Mrs. Charles N. Dewey, Mrs. George T., Jr. DiMauro, Nancy Dorward, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Dresser, Mr. & Mrs. George Duffy, Mrs. Ralph E. E. Eastman, Mrs. Arthur Elliott, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Erskine, Mr. Linwood M. , Jr. F. Fletcher, Mr. & Mrs. Paris Foley, Mr. & Mrs. John & Family Fountain, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Fraim, Mrs. Irving W. Freeman, Mrs. Julian Fuller, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Fuller, George F. & Sybil H. Foundation G. Gillies, Mr. & Mrs. Duncan Gleason, Dorothy M. Goddard, Mrs. Robert H. Goldsberry, Dr. John J. Goodchild, Mr. & Mrs. Harry M. Gow, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph F. Gow, Mr. Samuel T. Green, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Grosvenor, Mr. Raymond P. H. Haburay, Mr. Joseph K. Haffermehl, Mr. Forrest W. Hale, Ms. Lurline G. Hall, Rev. Winthrop G. Hansen, Mr. Ernest Harney, Miss Marion Harrington, Francis A. Foundation 11 Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harwood, Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Hayden, Mrs. Sherman S. Hayes, Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Hazzard, Dr. George W. Heald Foundation Heald, Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Heald, Mrs. Roger N. Heberton, Mrs. Robert M. Henson, Mrs. C. W. Hess, Mrs. Robert G. Heywood, Mrs. Chester D. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Milton P., Ill Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Prentiss C. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hitchcock, Mr. & Mrs. John H. Hixon, Mr. Allen, Jr. Hodge, Mr. & Mrs. William W. Holden, Mr. Roger E. Holm, Mr. & Mrs. Carl G. Holmes, Mrs. Ann S. Holton, Mrs. Darrell D. Hortulus Garden Club Howard, Mrs. Arthur P. Howie, Mrs. Virginia Huff, Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Hunt, Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Hurlburt, Mrs. H. Waite Hut chins, Mr. Everett Hutchinson, Miss Doris E. I. Inman, Miss Marjorie Isham, Mr. William E. J. Jacques, Mrs. Harold D. Jeppson, Mr. & Mrs. John Jeppson Memorial Fund Johnson, Mrs. Alden P. Johnson, Mr. Arthur H. Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Curt I. Johnson, Mrs. Louise Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Kaprelian, Miss Ruth Keel, Mr. & Mrs. William Keith, Mrs. Joseph L., Ill Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. Bartow Keown, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur D. King, Mrs. Newell W. Kinney, Mrs. Azelda M. Kinnicutt, Mr. & Mrs. Roger, Jr. Kruckas, Mr. Anthony J. L. Leclaire, Dr. & Mrs. Ernest F. Lewis, Mr. & Mrs. B. Harold Lewis, Mrs. Sylvia K. Lincoln, Mrs. Daniel W. Little, Mr. & Mrs. James G. Ljungberg, Mrs. Florice F. Long, Mr. & Mrs. Joe B. Love, Helen S. Lowell, Mrs. James Lundin, Greta L. Lundvall, Mrs. Evelyn C. Luther, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Mangold, Mrs. Wilfred J. Manks, Miss Dorothy S. Marsan, Mr. Donald E. Marsh, Miss Carrie Martin, Miss Laura S. Martocci, Marie Massey, Mr. Robert Mercer, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Merrill, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Merry Weeders Garden Club Miller, Mrs. Allan B. Mills, Mr. & Mrs. Homer 0. Milton, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Mi stark, Mr. S. James Mix, Mrs. Donald G. Moody, Mr. Charles F. Moran, Mrs. Charles Morgan, Mrs. Myles Morgan - Worcester (Peter S. ) Morgan, Mrs. Peter S. Morgan, Mrs. Philip M. Morgan, Mrs. Weld Morrison, Mrs. James M. Morton, Mrs. G. Myron Mc. McGill, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew N. Naas, Mr. Bruce Nagle, Mary E. New England Regional Lily Group 0. Oliver, Mrs. Henry E. 01 sen, Miss Greta O'Mara, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. P. Parker, Miss Katherine V. Pauquet, Mrs. Roger Perkins, Mr. Dwight A. Person, Mr. Edmund H. 12 Petersen, Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Philips, Dr. & Mrs. Smith G. Piehler, Dr. & Mrs. Edmund 0. Pierpont, Mr. & Mrs. Harlan T.,Jr Pleasant Valley Country Club Plumley, Mr. & Mrs. H. Ladd Princeton Garden Club Prouty, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Prunier, Mrs. Olive R. Rae, Miss Dorothy M. Renno, Mrs. Paul C. Reynders, Mr. John F. Rice, Mrs. Albert W. Rice, Mr. & Mrs. Donald S. Rice, Miss Rosemary Robarge, Mr. Emerson N. Robertson, Edith C. Rockwell, Mrs. S. B. , Jr. W. Walker, Mr. Henry C. Walsh, Mrs. Francis Wellington, Mrs. Richard K. . Wells, Mrs. George B. Wells, Mrs. Roy A. Weston Nurseries, Inc. Wheeler, Mrs. William A., Ill White, Mr. George Avery, Jr. Whitney, Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wilcox, Mrs. James T. Wilkie, Mr. & Mrs. George F. Williams, Gertrude E. Wilson, Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Woodis, Ms. Ruth G. Woolsey, Mr. & Mrs. John M.,Jr. Worcester County 4-H Advisory Council Worcester Garden Club Wylie, Dr. & Mrs. H. Lee Wright, Mrs. E. Stanley S. Z. Seelye, Mrs. Laurens C. Zimmerman, Mr. Henry A Sharfmans Sheffield, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Sherer, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph, Jr. Sherman, Margaret E. Trust Shoemaker, Mr. Robert C. Shrewsbury Garden Club Sistare, Mrs. Donald W. Skeates, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Slattery, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Small, Miss Rena 0. Smith, Mr. Wayne C. Stapor, Mr. Peter S. Steele, Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Stephan, Mrs. William Stinson, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Stoddard Charitable Trust Stoddard, Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Stone, Mr. Burt C, Jr. Symonds, Mr. Richard N. T. Talbot, Mrs. Everett W. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. H. Clyde Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison G.,Jr. Taylor, Mrs. Irving E. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. John E. Tessier, Mrs. Ernest Thies, Prof. Wilbur H. Trask, Miss G. Hazel Tucker, Dorothy & Justin V. VanDugteren, Mrs. Ann VonMayrhauser, Mrs. Benno 13 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This year has been one of growth, with 111 new books added to our collection. 52 of these were given by the following donors American Camellia Society Elise Andersen Converse Fund Mrs. Pairman Cowan Congr. J. P. S. Devereux Dewey Fund Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hayes Mrs. Robert G. Hess Joseph Hudak International Lilac Society Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Merry Weeders Garden Club Mrs. Arthur J. O'Mara Fayre L. Nason Mrs. Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr Mrs. H. Ladd Plumley Rose Society Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Worcester Co. Extension Ser As always we are very appreciative for their kindness; we not only add many more books than we would be able to buy within our budget, for some are unattainable. We especially want to note Mrs. Stoddards rare gift of a five volume portfolio of North American Wildf lowers by Dr. & Mrs. Walcott. Also of im- portance are 2 of our major purchases; Hortus Third Concise Dictionary of Plants cultivated in the United States and Canada, compiled by the staff of the L. H. Bailey Hortorium of Cornell University and The Herbal, or General History of Plants; the complete 1633 edition by John Gerard, review and enlarged by Thomas Johnson. We now have a total of 5,118 books and subscribe to 36 periodicals. of special interest to many should be our new bi- monthly House Plants and Porch Gardens. We have become members of the American Rose Society and the International Lilac Society; hence their literature will be avail able. A book plate has been obtained to be placed in books to be purchased from the new Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund. We are grateful to an anonymous donor for a table and 2 chairs which will be an attractive addition to our children's corner. The Library Committee which meets monthly has had: the books and shelves cleaned; less used and older books moved to our stack room, where they are also separately recatalogued ; a shelf list made of all books, to enable updating with new books in important categories, and plastic covers put on books to enhance their attractiveness and endurance. We regularly add items to our newsletter; recently we listed several of our recent acquisitions; not one response was obtained. We therefore can only add again, our hope that our members and friends will take advantage of our attractive and well stocked library. Suggestions which will better help us to fulfill our purpose are always welcome and solicited. Kenneth Knight, co-Chair. 14 REPORT OF THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Ylr*. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Hospitality Committee of the Worcester County Horticultural Society is an extremely active one that depends entirely on faithful volunteers. We began our term with a morning coffee at the Society library, where we (as Georgia so nicely put it last year) "coerced" members and friends to sign up to be a hostess at a flower show for the coming year. Several garden Club representatives were willing to fill a time or a day for us, and for their extra help we are extremely grateful. The remaining vacancies throughout the season were filled by members of our committee. We personally staffed and provided light ' refreshments for the Garden Awards, Winter Lectures, and the Trustees' Meetings held at the hall. Volunteers hosted seven flower shows from March to November. Our term ended with the Harvest Festival, at which time we gave a Cider and Sherry party for members and their guests. It was extremely well attended. Despite the many hours we spent on the telephone rounding up volunteers, we found this experience to be both rewarding and enjoyable. One possible suggestion for the future might be that the new chairman begin her term after the first Trustees' Meeting. January is an extremely busy month for the Society, and it is most difficult to acquire a group of volunteers in such a short period of time. We extend grateful thanks to our committee, to Georgia for getting us started, to Ed for never failing to have the coffee ready, and who was always available when we needed something extra, and to Fayre and Harlan for their helpful advice. Beverly Goodale Carol Ann Morris, Co-Chairmen Hospitality Committee 15 REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This past year, 113 scion orders were processed totaling shipment of 1,232 apple scions. Ten early orders shipped during January and February. The balance shipped to 24 other states in March and April. 146 budsticks and a commercial nursery order of 1,500 buds shipped in August. Demand for old apple scions has decreased measurably in the past three years as follows : Due to the increase in shipping charges, it was necessary to double the price of scions and buds in the past two years. Our 1977 scion-bud contract negotiated with Creeper Hill Orchard has doubled in cost. However, the Davenport Preservation Sturbridge Orchard will provide perhaps 30$ of our requirements this year. Our present 60 old apple varieties will be increased by seven, namely Jefferis, Shepards Sweeting, Pumpkin Russet, Roman Stem, Pewaukee, Dyer and Pomme Grise. This additional seven group are very popular by indication of early orders. A limit of one scion per variety, on a first come first serve basis. Hopefully, another year will double the new list. Thirteen additional varieties totaling 26 trees from our search list have been ordered for April planting. This planting will complete the orchard space at Sturbridge. The Tree Certification (trueness to name) is being continued with the assistance of Prof. James Anderson of the University of Massachusetts . The Annual Joint Fruit Committee Meeting was held in August at the Davenport Preservation Sturbridge Orchard. A tour of the orchard was made by members. The problem of apple storage and fruit handling was discussed. Many interesting letters received and answered throughout the year - some complimenting our scion program, also telling us of their success with our grafts, which now are producing apples. Apple specimens were shipped to us for identification - many of which turned out to be the nature's old dependable pasture variety. 1974 1975 1976 4,100 2,100 1,232 S. James Mistark, Chairman Preservation Orchard & Fruit Com. 16 REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Scholarship Committee held two meetings during the year. The first meeting in February was a planning meeting. A letter from the President of the Society was to be sent to the schools indicating the rules and regulations for the applicants. The deadline for applications was set for May 1. In May, the committee met to review the scholarship applications. Ten applications were received. After reviewing the applications, six students were selected to be awarded the scholarships. With $1,000 allotted for the scholarship fund, the committee approved awarding four at $200 and two at $100. The recipients were: The committee wishes to thank Mr. Palmer Bigelow for his generosity and help in raising money for the scholarship fund by the sale of spring bulbs at the time of the Dahlia Show. We appreciate the time and effort of the members who assisted at the sale. The money realized from the sale of the bulbs is a welcome addition to the scholarship fund. Robbin Brennen, Holden $200 {)200 !>200 {5200 5)100 !>100 Kathy Menard, Fitchburg Deborah Bundza, Worcester Mark Coffin, Hubbardston Karl Smith, Worcester Vincent Anton, Worcester Arthur J. 0'Mara, Chairman Scholarship Committee 17 REPORT OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Young people in Worcester County participated in every show and event sponsored by the Society this year. Table Settings and Educational Exhibits added to the lovely exhibits. The Garden Contest was held as usual with eighty gardens throughout the area. There were also fifteen gardens in a community plot in Pitchburg. Two work-study students, sponsored by 4-H, Charlene Davis and Fred Connor from the University of Massachusetts, inspected the gardens throughout the summer. We are grateful to Mr. Howard Borggaard and Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara for the final judging. They gave special attention to each child with helpful and encouraging advice. We did have just a few box gardens at the Jacob Edward Library in Southbridge. Two CETA workers sponsored by 4-H planted them and also flowers in the yard with their club members there. The flowers were donated by Tony Krukas of the Hillsville Nursery in Spencer. Petunias also donated by Mr. Krukas were planted at the Millbury 4-H Clubhouse. It has been a good year for the gardens which generated en- thusiasm to continue gardening by many young people. Olive Prunier, Chairman Youth Committee 18 MEMBERSHIP 1976 During 1976, 127 Annual Members joined our Society, 2 changed from Annual to Life. We have lost 15 by death and 101 failed to renew. The present membership is 1,123. Following are listed new members in 1976: Annual Mrs. Rita Ahlfors Ms. Ruth L. Anderson Ms. Nancy Antos Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Barca Mr. & Mrs. Merrill S. Bergstrom Mr. & Mrs. Nils Bjork Miss Sylvia Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Brennen Mr. & Mrs. H. Paul Buckingham, III Mr. & Mrs. George A. Cardin Mr. Philip S. Cares Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Chapman, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Nikitas Chrysostom Mr. Ernest A. Coffin Margaret E. Collins & Elizabeth M. Collins Miss Helen E. Comstock Miss Mabel V. Conway Mr. Pierre A. Cournoyer Miss Alice Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cunningham Miss Mary Curley Mr. & Mrs. Leon 0. Dalbeck Mrs. Bayard T. DeMallie Mr. & Mrs. William P. Densmore Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Dow Mr. Matt Doyle Mrs. William Dupsha Mrs. Madelyene N. Dyer Mr. & Mrs. George Edwards Mrs. Gilbert F. Endicott Mrs. Elzena English Mr. & Mrs. James J. Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Rene Ferron & Family Mrs. George M. Fitz Patrick Mr. & Mrs. William R. Forrest Mrs. Ina E. Gordon Miss Ruth L. Gough Mr. & Mrs. Ralph H. Gowetz Miss B. May Griffiths Mrs. Joseph E. Hannigan, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Havens Dr. & Mrs. George W. Hazzard Mr. Richard W. Hedge Mr. & Mrs. Chandra Hedge Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Heirtzler Dr. & Mrs. Lemuel Higgins Miss Priscilla Higgins Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hinckley Mrs. Catharine H. Hodgson Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Hoss Mrs. Gladys C. Housel Mr. Gene Hughes Miss Blanche Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Henry P. Johnson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George E. Kellstrand Mrs. Jean F. Kestigian Miss Kathleen F. Kirby Mr. & Mrs. John D. Klump Miss Lisa Kowal Mrs. David Krashes Mrs. Paul H. Libbey Mrs. Brayton Lincoln Mr. James D. Long Mrs. Helen S. Love Mr. Keith A. MacAdams Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Makynen Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Marcasciano Mr. Donald E. Marsan Miss Laura S. Martin Mr. & Mrs. John P. McGuinness Mrs. Jennie McRae Mr. David Mercado Mr. & Mrs. Roger Mezitt Mr. & Mrs. Everett Mink Mr. Charles F. Moody Mr. Peter H. Moog Mrs. Marguerite Moore Mr. & Mrs. William A. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Morris Mrs. Lucy A. Mowry Mr. Harrison L. Neylon Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ormondroyd Mrs. Robert W. Palm Mr. & Mrs. James P. Palmer Dr. & Mrs. Clarence Peterson Mrs. Theresa Pezzole Mr. & Mrs. Frederick A. Randell Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Richardson Miss Grace C. Roach Mrs. Zane H. Roberts Miss Blanche J. Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Rose Mr. & Mrs. David Ruml Mr. Arthur F. Rummel 19 MEMBERSHIP 1976 (Continued ) Mrs. Arnold L. Rustay Mr. & Mrs. Carleton Ryerson Mr. Curtiss L. Schervee Mr. & Mrs. James A. Shea Mrs. Shirley A. Shepard Mr. Paul T. Shusas Mrs. Eleanor Skutel Mr. & Mrs. Norman L. Slocum Mr. & Mrs. H. D. Solomon Mrs. Charles F. Spencer Miss Mary D. Spencer Miss Mildred A. Squires Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sroczynski Mrs. William C. Steele Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Stewart Mr. Leonard J. Stokowski Mr. & Mrs. Brian T. Sullivan The following members have pass Meeting : Mrs. John E. Auchmoody Mrs. Noe N. Benoit Mr. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Winifred E. Dahlstrom Mr. Donald H. Dalbeck Mr. Samuel T. Gow Mrs. Philip B. Heywood Mr. J. Adam Holbrook Mr. Arthur P. Howard Dr. Ernest F. Leclaire Dr. Erwin C. Miller Mrs. Clairmont B. Standish Mrs. Harrison G. Taylor Mr. E. Sumner Thayer Mr. Warren D. Tucker Mr. Warren S. Summers Mrs. Eve Tamosiunas Mrs. Robert G. Thrower Mr. & Mrs. Edward Treschel James E. Vaida Family Mrs. Ella Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Francis Walsh Miss Evelyn W. Ward Mrs. Paul F. Ware Mr. & Mrs. Harold Weagle Mr. W. Holt Whiting Mr. Harvey A. Whitmore Mrs. James T. Wilcox Mr. & Mrs. Guy S. Williams, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James C. Wilmot Ms. Helen M. Wyman away since the 1975 Annual Sturbridge Millbury Worcester West Boylston Florida Worcester Worcester Worcester Worcester Oxford Worcester Spencer Worcester No. Grafton Shrewsbury 20 REPORT OP GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Garden Tours continue to be well attended to the extent that two busses holding about 40 each are usually required. Starting last May 11, "The Tour of Beauty and History", the first overnight adventure, was to Wilmington, Delaware, featuring the fabulous Dupont and Longwood gardens, with a stop on the way at the unbelievable Duke Gardens under glorified greenhouses. The atmosphere and service at the Hotel Dupont was a refreshing reminder of what a good hotel can be. Through the thoughtf ulness and courtesy of our Tour Direct- ors, Harlan and Georgia Pierpont, the practically non-stop trip home was enlivened with a sherry party on the bus, before we settled down comfortable to relax for a few hours on the way. Each month during the summer, a trip for-a-day was offered, including the Heritage Plantation for the Rhododendrons in May at Sandwich; open houses, and a flower show in Essex, Conn, with a picnic on the Grose Estate; a tour of Strawberrie Bank in Portsmouth, N. H. with a fine lunch at The Pier, and in the after- noon, a visit to the authentically restored and furnished Moffatt Ladd House with a delightful garden party where we were re- ceived by Mr. & Mrs. C. Lane Goss and Mrs. Bradford Kingman, who now live in that area. The last tour of the season was to the famous Chrysanthemum gardens with their fall coloring, and a stop at the Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol, Conn. The plans are now complete for our first trip this year, May 18 and 19. We will head for the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and from there go over to Long Island to our hotel. The next day we will go to Planting Fields - a famous conservancy - and to the Old Westbury Gardens. Please stop in the library, upstairs, where an extensive display of plans and description are posted. Reservations are now being made and will be limited to 40. I would like to express to Harlan, the appreciation of us all for his advance research - sometimes a "dry run" with Georgia and meticulous detail which all add up to make our tours comfort- able and happy. Marguerite J. Longstreet, Chairman Garden Tours Committee 21 REPORT OF JUDGE OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The number of entries in the Flower Arrangement class at the summer shows was very disappointing. At many shows, there were only three or four arrangements. Every effort should be made to stimulate more interest among the members in this area. Interest in the children's show was very gratifying. Several children entered flower arrangements in both the junior and senior classes. A very popular entry in both groups was flowers on a mirror. The Table Settings by the children snowed that much time and thought had been given to the theme called for in the show. They should be praised and encouraged for their efforts. I hope the enthusiasm of the children will continue to increase. At both of the children's shows this year, there appeared to be more entries than in previous years. The silver bowl, offered by Sharfman Jewelers, was awarded at both the spring and fall shows. At the Spring Show, the winner was determined by popular vote. At the Fall Show, it was presented for the best hall table in the show. Arrangement of dried materials created more interest than the arranging of fresh summer flowers. This was evident by the many entries of dried arrangements at the Harvest Festival in November. Holiday wreaths, using both natural and dried materials, were very attractively displayed on the side walls of the hall at this show. I appreciate the help given to me by other judges who kindly offered their time and assistance to me in judging the shows . Richard V. Salo Judge of Flower Arrangements 22 REPORT OF THE FRUIT JUDGE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This past year was a duplicate of 1975. A mild winter, lots of snow cover followed by a warm spring. Lots of fruit time bloom, but pollination only fair at best. However, the apple crop averaged out very well due to larger sized fruit. The wild past- ure apples in Worcester County area were very sparce. The Spring Show featured a superb quality of apples dis- played by Keown Orchards. The June show ushered in several high quality Strawberry displays, followed by the two day July shows displaying excell- ent assortment of Raspberries, Blueberries, Gooseberries, Black- berries and a few early apples. Good displays of Apples, Peaches, Blueberries, Pears and Grapes were displayed in both August and September shows. A very interesting lisplay by Creeper Hill Orchards of Old Apple Varieties harvested from the original Davenport old variety orchard was shown in November. As time moves on, i'ewer fruit exhibits are brought into the show but the quality continues to be par excellent, thanks to the dedicated exhibitors and everyone who helped to put together our shows . S. James Mistark Judge of Fruit REPORT OF THE JUDGE OF VEGETABLES Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society We held some delightful shows this past year and the material placed on display was of excellent quality. This year had con- siderably fewer plates than 1975 and the reason for that I do not know. The last two shows had an almost identical number of plates displayed, with quite a variance in numbers in the earlier shows. The variety of material shown at the last show was ex- ceptional and was of the highest quality, considering the time of year. I would like at this time to congratulate the exhibitors on the excellence of their material and the splendid results created by their displays. As usual, it was a distinct pleasure to act as Judge of Vegetables again this year. I wish to thank Dr. Rockwood Thayer and James Mistark for their assistance throughout the year. Howard L. Borggaard Judge of Vegetables 23 REPORT OF HERB & WILD FLOWER JUDGE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Too early spring .... heat .... drought .... none of these frustrations of the vegetable and flower gardener have much effect on the wild flower and herb exhibitors. Anyone who enjoys roaming the fields and woods... or just thru a vacant city lot... can usually find some plants in joyful bloom. And herbs .... they are truly for worry-free growing] Our exhibits this year... in both categories... were ex- cellent. The herb classes, especially, displayed much variety and imagination with exhibits of potpourri, wreaths and lots of recipes for tasty concoctions. I'm sure the viewers learned a great deal from these displays. Tho some of our regular exhibitors in these classes have dropped out, new people have come to take their places. From 3-5 exhibits in each class was usual .... except for the Children's Exhibits which are always very full. There seems to be a real interest in wild flower and herb exhibits; I've watched viewers studying these displays with 'great concentration. Wild flower study.... or herbs seem like such fascinating family-type interests. I'm surprised more of our members don't enter these classes. The WCHS Library is full of fine books to help you: Virginia Howie Wild Flower/Herb Judge 24 REPORT OF THE WINTER LECTURES COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Lecture Committee has arranged for four lectures. Today, January 20, we have our old friend George H. Pride speaking on Gardens of Monte Carlo and the Riviera. In February a knowledgeable member of our Society, S. James Mistark will talk about Berries and Brambles. We have an interesting lecture in March on Sink Gardens given by Mr. & Mrs. H. Lincoln Foster. Dr. Vernon Ahmadjian, A professor at Clark University, will help you become familiar with the Common Families of Flowering Plants in Worcester County, his subject for the April lecture . Marjorie W. Lodding, Chairperson Winter Lectures Committee REPORT OF GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society May I express my thanks to the members of this committee - Miss Arms, Mrs. Comstock, Mrs. Stoddard, Mr. Knowlton and Mr. Cutting . This committee's activity is very rewarding. You have the opportunity to visit and photograph outstanding gardens. Last Friday, twenty-seven awards were given. It is a pleasure to report that three of these were to churches. John E. Auchmoody, Chairman Garden Awards Committee 25 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Publicity scrapbook shows how good the local newspapers have been to us. Many thanks to Mr. Everett Hutchins for his work in keeping the scrapbooks up to date. Harlan Pierpont's article about the Preservation Orchard in AMERICAN HORTICULTURE this year has been a fine public relations effort, and many inquiries have come in to the Society as a result of it. Barbara Hastings did an excellent story on March 28, in the "Sunday Morning" section of the Worcester Sunday Telegram, about the Preservation Orchard. And the same Sunday, some material sent in September, 1975, to Joan Faust, New York Times Garden Editor, suddenly made its appearance in an in- teresting general article on Home Orchards by Fred Lape of the George Landis Arboretum. All three articles have been photo- copied and continue to be distributed by the Society. We have used radio stations to publicize our shows more this year, with good results: a postcard to "Public Service Announcements", Station WXYZ, usually gets a mention or two of the event in question, and people seem to listen. LIVING, the "leisure" section of the Sunday Telegram, has a new editor and a new format, which seems to leave little space for gardening news. Mr. Pierpont plans a visit before long. Martha A. Cowan, Chairman Public Relations Committee 26 TO INSURE THE FUTURE OF THE SOCIETY, ALL MEMBERS ARE URGED TO REMEMBER IT IN THEIR WILLS. Bequests and other benefactions in behalf of the Worcester County Horticultural Society should be indicated as follows : 1. UNRESTRICTED BEQUEST I hereby give and bequeath to the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, the sum of $ 2. BEQUEST RESTRICTED AS TO PURPOSE I hereby give and bequeath to the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, the sum of $ the income or principal or both to be used for the following purpose : 3. BEQUEST - INCOME ONLY TO BE USED FOR STATED PURPOSE I hereby give and bequeath to the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, the sum of $ the net income only to be used as follows: 4. BEQUEST TO BE ADDED TO ENDOWMENT FUNDS I hereby give and bequeath to the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, the sum of $ to be added to the General Endowment Fund. Non profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 116 Worcester, Mass. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1 978 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL Juniors and Seniors may exhibit in any of the regular exhibits of the Society 2 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 197JL WILD FLOWER GUIDE The following list is recommended as a guide which may help plant collectors who hope to display Wild Flowers at the Worcester County Horti- cultural Society Exhibits. For further information contact N.E. Wild Flower Society, Framingham, Mass. 01701. Group I Not to be shown at any time. common name 1) Aletris farinosa Colic root 2) All orchids except #6 and 11 in Group II 3) Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly-weed Painted -cup Purple Virgin's Bower Squirrel Corn Dutchman's Breeches Mayflower Fringed Gentian Twin Flower Cardinal Flower Golden Club Pentstemon Rhododendron 4) Castilleja coccinea 5) Clematis verticillaris 6) Dicentra canadensis 7) Dicentra cucullaria 8) Epigaea repens 9) Gentiana crinita 10) Linnaea borealis 11) Lobelia cardinalis 12) Orontium aquaticum 13) Pentstemon (all) 14) Rhododendron maximum Group II Not to be pui/ed up; parts above the roots may be shown with moderation. COMMON NAME 1) Actaea pachypoda White Baneberry 2) Actaea rubra . ^ Red Baneberry 3) Aquilegia canadensis Columbine 4) Calluna vulgaris Heather 5) Claytonia caroliniana • Spring Beauty 6) Cypripedium acaule Pink Ladies' Slipper 7) Dentaria diphylla .. Toothwort 8) Genista tinctoria Genista 9) Gentiana andrewsii Closed Gentian 10) Gentiana linearis Narrow-leaved Gentian 11) Habenaria lacera Ragged Fringed Orchid 12) Hepatica americana Hepatica 13) Lilium canadense Canada Lily 14) Lilium philadelphicum Wood Lily 15) Sarracenia purpurea Pitcher Plant 16) Viola pubescens Yellow Violet Group III All others may be shown, but use judgment in picking. Never pick the last specimen. Flowers under cultivation are not classed as Wild Flowers. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 3 CHILDREN'S EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD Saturday, July 22 in conjunction with the HEMEROCALLIS SHOW, and August 17 with the GLADIOLUS SHOW. • Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. • Competition is open to all children under two classes: Seniors - 14 through 20 years Juniors — under 14 years (age as of January 1, of the current year) CHILDREN ARE FREE TO ENTER ANY OF THE CLASSES FOR ADULTS IF THEY SO ELECT. • The exhibits of flowers and vegetables must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. • To insure space for your exhibit, please send in your entry list at least four days in advance. By so doing your cards will be made out ahead and ready for you. • All exhibits of flowers and vegetables on July 22 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:00 noon. All exhibits on August 17 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 P.M. To facilitate setting up exhibits, a member of the Youth Committee will be on hand at Horticultural Hall the evening preceding each show from 7 to 9 P.M. • All varieties of flowers and vegetables should be named. • Each vase shall have two or more flowers except when otherwise specified. Artistic Arrangement of all flowers will be considered by the judges. In all exhibits of Wild Flowers, only those falling in Groups II and III may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. (See Page 2) • At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from Group II. • The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens. • Society premiums will be paid on or after September 15. • State award money will be sent out when received. • Vases, plates and everything necessary for the exhibition of the flowers and vegetables will be furnished by the Horticultural Society. • See Pages 16 and 17 for dates of other Youth Exhibits. YOUTH COMMITTEE 1978 1979 Arthur Levesque Isabella Choate Richard Jordan Melinda Dow 1980 Olive Prunier Dorothea Mahoney 4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The rules and regulations, on page 3, should be read before participating in this show. JUNIORS Saturday, July 22 All articles must be in the hall by 12:00 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 6:00 P.M. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $200 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers — No. 1 - Display, not over 6 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 2 - Artistic Flower Arrangement - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos — No. 3 - Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia — No. 4 - Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 5 - Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems ea 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunias — No. 6- Single, plain-edged, 3 vases 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1 stalk each No. 7- Single, fringed or ruffled, 3 vases 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1 stalk each No. 8- Double, 3 vases, 1 stalk each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold — No. 9 - Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 10 - Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each $5.00 may be used for prizes. Gladiolus - No. 11 - Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula — No. 12 - Three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1978 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Snapdragon — No. 13 - Three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower — (One Kind) No. 14 - Three vases, 3 stems each $5.00 may be used for prizes Perennial - No. 15 - Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) One entry per person. $5.00 may be used for prizes Flowers on a Mirror — No. 16 - Small container, not over 5" in any dimension - To be shown on a mirror $1 5.00 may be used for prizes Wild Flowers — Named — No. 17 - 5 vases, 3 stems - Each to be named $10.00 may be used for prizes No. 18 - Artistic arrangement $8.00 may be used for prizes (See Rule on Wild Flowers - Page 2) ELOUISES. KNIGHT FUND Table Setting - "Song Titles" A. - Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plates, water glass and napkin. No silver. No restriction as to grower. Notify the office one week in advance. $30.00 may be used - 1st Prize not over $5.00. Vegetables — No. 19 - Display of vegetables - Not to exceed 12 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Beets - No. 20 - Five specimens. $8.00 may be used for prizes Summer Squash — Two specimens No. 21 - Green*- $8.00 may be used for prizes No. 22 - Yellow - $8.00 may be used for prizes String Beans — No. 23-15 Pods - Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes No. 24 - 15 Pods - Green $8.00 may be used for prizes Sweet Corn — No. 25 - Five ears 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe — No. 26 - Cherry Type - 10 specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 Cabbage — No. 27 - Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots — No. 28 - Five specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber — No. 29 - Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Onion — No. 30 - Five specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Potato - No. 31 - 5 specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable — No. 32* - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket — No. 33 - Ha|f peck basket furnished $10.00 may be used for prizes Edible Wild Berry - No. 34 - One pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 7 The rules and regulations, on page 3, should be read before participating in this show. SENIORS Saturday, July 22 All articles must be in the Hall by 12:00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors — 14 through 20 years Cut Flowers - No. 35 - Display, not over 9 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 36 - Artistic Arrangement $8.00 may be used for prizes Cosmos — No 37 - Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia — No. 38 - Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 39 - Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold - No 40 - Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem ea. 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 41 - Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus No. 42 - Three vases, 1 spike in each - To he named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunias — No. 43 - Single, plain-edged, 3 vases 1 stalk each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 44 - Single, fringed or ruffled, 3 vases 1 stalk each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 45 - Double, 3 vases, 1 stalk each 1.50 i.00 .75 .50 Calendula - No 46 - Three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 Any Other Flower — No. 47 - Three vases, 3 stems each $5.00 may be used for prizes Flowers on a Mirror — No. 48 - Small container, not over 5" in any dimension to be used. $8.00 may be used for prizes Perennial — No. 49 - Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) — One entry per person. $5.00 may be used for prizes Wild Flowers, named — No. 50 - Artistic arrangement. $5.00 may be used for prizes (See Rule on Wild Flowers - Page 2) No. 51 - 5 vases, 3 stems each — To be named $10.00 may be used for prizes Table Settings - "Song Titles" ELOUISE S. KNIGHT FUND B. - Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plates, water, glass and napkin. No silver. No restriction as to grower. Notify the office one week in advance. $30.00 may be used for prizes — 1st Prize not over $5.00. Vegetables — No. 52 - Display of vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets, named — No. 53 - Five specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer squash, named — two specimens No. 54 - Green - 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 55 - Yellow - 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 String Beans, named — No. 56 - 15 pods - Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes No. 57 - 15 pods -Green S8.00 may be used for prizes Potato, named - No. 58 - Five specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Sweet Corn, named — No. 59 - Five ears 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe (named) - No. 60 - Standard Type - 5 specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 61 - Cherry Type - 10 specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage, named — No. 62 - Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 1978 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 Carrots, named — No. 63 - Five specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 •Cucumber, named — No. 64 - Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Onion, named — No. 65 - Five specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable, named — No. 66 - $5.00 may be used for prizes Market Basket — No. 67 - Half peck basket furnished $5.00 may be used for prizes Edible Wild Berry - No. 68 - One pint 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The rules and regulations, on page 3, should be read before participating in this show. JUNIORS Thursday, August 17 All articles must be in the Hall by 12:30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $350 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior List. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers — No. 68 - Display, not over 6 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 69 - Artistic Flower Arrangement-$10.00 may be used for prizes Cosmos — No. 70 - Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia — No. 71 - Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 72 - Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunias — No. 73 - Single, plain-edged, 3 vases 1 stalk each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 74 - Single, fringed or ruffled, 3 vases Istalkeach 1.50 1.25 1.00 75 .50 No. 75 - Double, 3 vases, 1 stalk each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold — No. 76 - Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 77 - Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each $8.00 may be used for prizes 1978 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Calendula — No. 78 - Three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower — No. 79 - Three vases, 3 stems each $5.00 may be used for prizes Gladiolus — No. 80 - Three vases, 1 spike in each, can be different varieties To be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Best Spike in the Class - Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette - Cactus & Succulents — No. 81 - Display - $15.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial — No. 82 - Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) — One entry per person. $5.00 may be used for prizes Flowers on a Mirror — No. 83 - Small container not over 5" in any dimension - To be shown on mirror. $15.00 may be used for prizes Wild Flowers, named — No. 84 - Five vases, 3 stems each — To be named. $10.00 may be used for prizes No. 85 - Artistic arrangement. $10.00 may be used for prizes (See Rule on Wild Flowers — Page 2) Herb Display — No. 86 - Not over 10 vases. $5.00 may be used for prizes ELOUISE S. KNIGHT FUND Table Settings — "Holidays Around the World" C. - Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plate, water, glass and napkin. No silver. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. Notify the office one week in advance. $30.00 may be used for prizes - 1st Prize not over $5.00. Vegetables — No. 87 - Display of vegetables - Not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 Beets - No. 88 - Five specimens Summer Squash — Two specimens No. 89 - Green No. 90 - Yellow String Beans — No. 91 - 15 pods - Yellow No. 92 Potato - No. 93 Sweet Corn - No. 94 - Five ears 15 pods — Green Five specimens $12.00 may be used for prizes $8.00 may be used for prizes $8.00 may be used for prizes $8.00 may be used for prizes $8.00 may be used for prizes 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe — No. 95 - No. 96 - Carrots — Standard Type - 5 specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cherry Type - 10 specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 97 - Five specimens Cabbage — No. 98 - Two specimens Cucumber — No. 99 - Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers — No. 100 - Five specimens Onion — No. 101 - Five specimens Any Other Vegetable — No. 102 - $10.00 may be used for prizes Market Basket — No. 102a - Half peck basket furnished $10.00 may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry - No. 103- One Pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 GERALD FALES MEMORIAL FUND Patio Tomatoes or Tiny Tim Plants growing in containers $25.00 available WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 13 The rules and regulations, on page 3, should be read before participating in this show. SENIORS Thursday, August 17 All articles must be in the Hall by 12:30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors — 14 through 20 years Cut Flowers - No. 104 No. 105 Cosmos - No. 106 Zinnia — No. 107 No. 108 Marigold - No. 109 No. 110 Gladiolus — No.1 1 1 - Display - not to exceed 9 square feet - Artistic arrangement — - Vase 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 $8.00 may be used for prizes 1.50 1.25 1.00 Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems ea. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 Three vases, 1 spike in each, can be different varieties To be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Best Spike in the Class Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette - Petunia No. 113 - Single, plain-edged, 3 vases 1 stalk each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 114 - Single, fringed or ruffled, 3 vases 1 stalk each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 115 - Double, 3 vases, 1 stalk each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 Calendula — No. 116 - Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower — No. 117 - Three vases, 1 stem each - S5.00 may be used for prizes Flowers on a Mirror — No. 118 - Small container not over 5" in any dimension to be used. $8.00 may be used for prizes Perennial — No. 119 - Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) One entry per person - S5.00 may be used for prizes Wild Flowers, named — No. 120 - Artistic arrangement. $5.00 may be used for prizes (See Rule on Wild Flowers — Page 2) No. 121 - Five vases, 3 stems each To be named. $10.00 may be used for prizes Herb Display - No. 122 - Not over 10 vases. $5.00 may be used for prizes Cactus & Succulents — No. 123 - Display. - $15.00 may be used for prizes ELOUISE S. KNIGHT FUND Table Settings - "Holidays from Around the World" E. - Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plate, water, glass and napkin. No silver. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. Notify the office one week in advance $30.00 may be used for prizes - 1st Prize not over S5.00. Vegetables — No. 124 - Display of vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties. 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets, named No. 125 Five specimens Summer Squash, named — Two specimens No. 126 - Green - No. 127 - Yellow - String Beans, named — No. 128 - 1 5 pods - Yellow No. 129 - 15 pods - Green 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 ,1.25 1.00 .75 $8.00 may be used for prizes $8.00 may be used for prizes 1978 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Potato, named — No. 130 - Five specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn, named — No. 131 - Five ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe, named — No. 132 - Standard Type - 5 specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 133 - Cherry Type - 10 specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Carrots, named — No. 134 - Five specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cabbage, named — No. 135 - Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber, named — No. 136 - Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers, named — No. 137 - Five specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Onion, named — No. 138 - Five specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable (named) - No. 139 - $5.00 may be used for prizes Market Basket - Half peck basket furnished No. 140 - $10.00 may be used for prizes Edible Wild Berry - No. 141 - One Pint 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 GERALD FALES MEMORIAL FUND F. Patio Tomatoes or Tiny Tim Plants growing in containers $25.00 available 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HARVEST FESTIVAL Thursday - November 2 - 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Members on Friday - November 3 - 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday - November 4 - 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday - November 5 - 12 to 5:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 P.M. on Thursday. Terrarium- Includes Fern & Berry Globes No. 928 - Children's Class $10.00 may be used SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND M. - EDUCATIONAL CLASSES $100.00 No. 1 - Juniors under 14 years No. 2 - Seniors - 14 through 20 years No. 3 - Club or group exhibit Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years — May be set up the night before. No. 1014- Juniors, under 14 years A vase of dried material artistically arranged. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1015- Seniors - 14 through 20 years A vase of dried material artistically arranged. S1G.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1016 - Juniors, under 14 years Two to five vegetable specimens, one variety, grown by the exhibitor. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1017 - Seniors - 14 through 20 years Two to five vegetable specimens, one variety, grown by the exhibitor. $15.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1018- Vegetable Display - Children $15.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 Other children's classes will be held at the following shows of the Horticultural Society Rose Show Thursday - June 22,1978 Lilies Show Friday - July 14,1978 Saturday - July 15,1978 Dahlia Show Thursday - September 14, 1978 SPRING EXHIBITION - MARCH 1979 Free admission to exhibitors. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND A. - EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS $175.00 No. 1 - Juniors under 14 years No. 2 - Seniors - 14 through 20 years No. 3 - Club or group. SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL TELEPHONE: 752-4274 Young people are invited to exhibit at alt shows. Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1978 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1978 PRESIDENT PAUL E. ROGERS EDWARD L. CLIFFORD VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. ROBERT C. MILTON GEORGE H. PRIDE SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD TREASURER BARTOW KELLY LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY FAYRE L. NASON 1978 Loren W. Manbeck Mr. Palmer W. Bigelow Mr. Merritt E. Cutting Mr. Llnwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mr. Carl G. Holm Mrs. Burrlll N. Josephs Robert S. Russell Mr. Arthur D. Keown Mr. Edmund V. Mezltt Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara Mr. Casper J. Perednia Mr. Emerson Robarge TRUSTEES 1979 Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Willard L. Banning Richard Bemis Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Mrs. Robert G. Hess Irvin H. Huff John Jeppson Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Gustaf C. Nelson Wallace Parker Mrs. Edmund O. Piehler Mrs. Louis Prunier 1980 Philip C. Beals Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Fairman C. Cowan George W. Hazzard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Lewis A. Hodgkinson John Koning R. Alden Miller Mrs. Philip A. Peterson Mrs. John D. Rommel, Jr. Richard V. Salo HONORARY TRUSTEES Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. Howard L. Borggaard Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Edwin W. Proctor Mr. Leslie E. Winter Armand A. Benoit JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PLANTS & FLOWERS FRUIT VEGETABLES WILD FLOWERS ASSOCIATE JUDGE ASSOCIATE JUDGE Herbert E. Berg H. Thurston Handley, Jr. James Williams Howard L. Borggaard Virginia Howie Dr. Rockwood Thayer Arthur J. O'Mara COMMITTEES 1978 Mrs. Robert Stoddard, Chr. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mr. Philip C. Beals Kenneth Knight, Chr. Barbara Fowler Honorary: Edwin Proctor LIBRARY COMMITTEE Marjorie Inman John Chadwick Fayre L. Nason, Ex. Off. Helen Calkins Wanda Sandberg Everett Hutchins Mrs. Arthur O'Mara, Chr. Mrs. Webster Ramsey MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. William Isham Mrs. Emens Guernsey Isabelle Boissonneault Patricia Bigelow Carroll Abbott, Chr. James McLaln SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Dorothea Mahoney Mr. Pierre Cournoyer Jake Matls John Boomer Mrs. John Rommel, Chr. Mrs. M. Berritt Cutting WINTER LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Kenneth Jones Marianne Harris Mary Alice Smith John Boomer Isabella Choate Lewis Hodgkinson, Chr. Irvln Huff R. Alden Miller Arthur O'Mara Robert Smiley EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Milton Merritt Cutting Virginia Howie John Koning Richard Bemis Mrs. Richard Mirick Richard Salo Mary Flanagan Sallie Knowlton Isabel Lane Sally Pettit Olive Prunier Thomas Simone Dorothy Wylie Mrs. Gordon S. Butler, Chr. Mrs. Robert E. Chapman, Jr. HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Edmund Piehler Mrs. Harlan Pierpont Mrs. Alson C. Patton Miss Kathleen F. Kirby Arthur Levesque Richard Jordan YOUTH COMMITTEE Isabella Choate Melinda Dow Olive Prunier, Chr. Dorothea Mahoney Mrs. Peter Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harrington Mrs. Richard Wellington GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Howard Knox, Chr. Beverly Goodale Mr. & Mrs. Philip Peterson Martha Whittle Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. George Comstock Bernard Knowlton GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Edward Eagan Barbara Ewer Merritt Cutting, Chr. Mary Gustafson PRESERVATION ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE Arthur Keown Walker Cheney Fayre L. Nason Loren Manbeck, Chr. Conrad D. Gemmer Mrs. Elizabeth Andersson Mrs. George Wells Philip Beals, Chr. FINANCE COMMITTEE Palmer Bigelow Edward Clifford Gustaf C. Nelson, Chr. BUILDING COMMITTEE Thomas Simone William Whipple Arthur O'Mara Richard Salo PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Wallace Parker Mrs. Robert Morris Linwood Erskine, Jr. H. Waite Hurlburt Mrs. Fairman Cowan, Chr. Mrs. James Wilcox, Jr. Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson, Jr. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. John Foley Mrs. Alvin H. Schiffman John Boomer Ms. Virginia Ball Mrs. Roger VanTassel Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chr. PLANNING COMMITTEE Mrs. Curtis Clark Edward Clifford Mrs. Robert Milton Betty Beach TEA-ROOM COMMITTEE Marjorie Lodding Ernestine Blanchard RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS This "Schedule of Premiums" lists the Horticultural Society's exhibitions for the current year and the awards and prizes offered. Competition in these exhibitions is open to everyone, subject to the following general regulations: 1. All specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition, except in a class specifically marked "No restric- tion as to the grower". 2. No artificial plants, flowers or foliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the Chair- man of the Exhibition Committee. 3. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. 4. No individual, group, or organization will be permitted to introduce into the building as part of a display, any material of a promotional or advertising nature without the expressed written permission of the Chairman of the Exhibition Com- mittee. 5. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges as specified in the Exhibition Schedule. 6. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition. 7. Vases for specimen classes and displays are available in the Hall if desired. Exhibitors in Flower Arrangement classes should provide their own vases. Water for flowers is obtainable in the West Room, Basement and 2nd floor. 8. All entries must be made by exhibitor to the Assistant Secretary and all cards made out by her or her assistants, except Single Spike Classes. Blank Tags are available in the Library. 1978 4 9. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety under the same class number. 10. Every exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 11. When filled out and placed by the exhibit, the card of an exhibitor competing for premiums shall be reversed for anonym- ity and shall remain so until after premiums are awarded. 12. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the Exhibition is closed. 13. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be responsible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. 14. The Hall will be closed during judging as specified and will be open to the public at the proper time. 15. Premiums, ribbons, and special awards will be given at each exhibition according to this Schedule. 16. A Scale of Points used by Judges appears on page 7. 17. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without delib- erate purpose. 18. Where a certain number or quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables is designated in the schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number or quantity of speci- mens shown; and in no case can other varieties than those named in the Schedule be substituted. 19. Competitors may be required to share information as to their mode of cultivation. 20. The Judges may subdivide classes if conditions warrant. 5 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 21. No Judge shall require anything of competitors respecting their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the Schedule. 22. In Table Decorations, Collections and Displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiving a pre- mium. 23. The Judges may correct, before the close of any exhibition, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous, and the decision of the Judges shall be final. 24. No exhibits may be removed until the Exhibition is closed. If an exhibitor wishes to retain exhibit, he must arrange to have it picked up immediately at closing. 25. All articles on a one-day show to be removed by the next day - unless that day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday. 26. No sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building during the Show. 27. All premium checks that are not cashed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 28. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 29. The same potted plants can be exhibited only once in a season, for prize money. All pot plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least two months prior to the show and have been growing in a pot during that time. SPECIAL RULES 1 . In all exhibits of Wild Flowers, no endangered species may be shown. A pamphlet showing different groups of wild flowers may be obtained from the New England Wildflower Society, Framingham, Mass. 0 1 70 1 . 2. In all exhibits of Lilies, the pollen may be removed. 3. In all exhibitions of Hardy Cut Flowers and Shrubs for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not restricted. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 4. In all exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangements, Shrub Roses, and miniatures. 1978 6 DEFINITION OF TERMS Amateur: An amateur is defined as a grower raising plants or flowers for pleasure and not for sale and who does not enter into the regular scheduled classes. Clone (Clon): Group, variety or variation of plants propagated by asexual or vegetative parts. Such races may not "come true" from seed. The horticultural varieties of roses, apples, oranges, strawberries and carnations are clones; also the cultivated forms of day li lies and plantain-lily (Hosta) that are not produced from seed. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxonomic term. Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the specific number and sorts of which should be regulated by the flower show schedule. Quality, variety, rarity, effectiveness and range of the particular group as well as horticultural perfection are considered in judging collections. Size of collection, without other qualifications, is unimportant. Display: The term generally used for a group of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables, sometimes plants, covering a definite space or containing a definite number of specimens, or both, arranged to create an artistic effect. It is judged both for quality of materials and artistic effect. The term should be used where artistic effect is stressed rather than "collection". Fern Globe - A container globose in shape whose principal plant type is ferns. Similarly a Berry Globe is globose, not square or rectangular, which contains mostly partridge berry plants. Terrarium - A bio-community of plants arranged so as to reproduce a real or idealized microcosm of nature. Kind: Genus. Type. The Royal Horticultural Society considers that for horticultural exhibitions and for general gardening use two terms only are necessary to designate plant material: Kind and variety. This ruling has much to recommend it. Kinds are such separate genera as peaches, apples, plums; peas, carrots, cabbages; roses, chrysanthemums, phloxes. Different types of the same genus are also considered as kinds for exhibition pur- poses: as snap beans and lima beans, dark grapes and white grapes. Their rule book says: "As a general rule, for the purposes of exhibiting, all natural genera are kinds, and all variations within a genus are varieties". They make some exceptions which do not apply especially to us. Variety: Variety as generally used in flower shows is a horticultural term used to designate a named species, hybrid or other horticultural develop- ment of a genus. Example: Golden Queen Tomato. See also kind. Used botanically, it is a division of a species, as Campanula Carpatica alba. Here Campanula is the genus, telling us that it is one of the bellflowers. Car- patica is the species, indicating that this particular group comes from the Carpathian mountains and alba (meaning white) is the variety name. 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 SCALE OF POINTS Cut Flowers, Wild Flowers, Baskets, Standards & Displays Quality of blooms (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 20 Number of Varieties 15 Properly named 1 5 Collections — Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrangement 25 Variety 30 " Table Decoration — Design 20 points Relation 15 Color 20 " Perfection 20 Condition 10 Distinction 15 Flower Arrangements — Design 20 points Color 10 " Suitability 20 Distinction 15 Originality 10 Condition 25 SPECIAL AWARDS 1969 - William T. Merrifield Award Bronze Medal "For an exhibit of outstanding merit or interest" at any of our regular scheduled exhibitions. 1970 - Paul Whitin Award Silver Medal — Awarded to an exhibit which, in the opinion of the Judges, has special educational merit. 1977 - S. Lothrop Davenport Award Silver Vase awarded to a Garden Display at the Spring Show for excellence in Charm and Atmosphere. 1978 8 SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1888 Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898 - Williams Eames Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906 - Frederick A. Blake Fund - $1,000.00 Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Society does not find occasion to award Medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Greenhouse Plants and Flowers. 1907 - Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund - $1,000.00 Unrestricted 1922 - Edwin Draper Fund - $300.00 Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924 Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939 - The Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1943 - G. A. Bigelow Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhibits of Roses. 1955 - Chandler Bullock Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 1957 - Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958 - Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund - $5,000.00 Income to be used tor the promotion of children's interest in Horticulture. 9 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 1959 - Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund - $1,000.00 Unrestricted 1967 - National Association of Gardeners - $1,160.00 Worcester Chapter 80% of income to be used for scholarships. 1968 - Cook - Davey Fund - $600.00 Income to be used for new varieties of Fruits or for the Scholarship Fund. 1970 - ElouiseS. Knight Memorial Fund - $1000.00 Income to be used to promote the interest of children in Horticulture, especially by means of Cash Awards for ex- hibits. 1970 - Gerald Fales Memorial Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for tomatoes, gladioli, roses or for general purposes of the society. 1970 - The Thayer Fund - $2,000.00 Income to be used for prizes to encourage young people in the raising of fruit, particularly apples and pears, or for scholarships. 1971 - Edward A. Bigelow Fund -$1,000 .00 Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1971 - George B. Slater Fund - $470.00 Income to be used for Silver Medal to be awarded 'Tor a distinguished exhibit" at any of our regular scheduled exhibitions. 1973 - Harvie Channin Educational Fund - $1,992.00 i 80% of income to be used to foster interest in Horticul- ture and Ecology among young people. 1976 - Mrs. Edward A. Bigelow Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prized for Flower Arrangements. 1976 - Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund - $10,000.00 One half of the income to be used for the purchase of books and the other half to be used for Rose or other premiums for the Society's flower shows. 1978 - Warren I. Higgins Fund - $1,000.00 Income to be used for prizes for flowers, house plants or such other prizes. 1978 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 10 1972 - Sharf man's Award Silver Bowl - Spring and Fall Shows for Table Setting Contest or other Meritorious Exhibit in Table Setting or Garden Club Exhibit. Winners name to be inscribed on large Silver Bowl retained at Hall, but which may be kept by anyone winning three times. A smaller bowl to winner each show. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE: JOHN KONING, Chairman WILLARD BANNING JOHN BOOMER LEWIS HODGKINSON MARJORIE LODDING THOMAS SIMONE DOROTHY WYLIE Thursday, March 2, 5 - 8 Members' Reception OPENING: Friday, March 3 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Saturday, March 4 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sunday, March 5 1 P.M. to 9 P.M. Monday, March 6 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Tuesday, March 7 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 11 A.M. Thursday. SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION - by Public School children of the first 6 grades. SPECIAL AWARDS Special awards will be given for Garden Displays at the discretion of the Judges. An exhibitor may receive only one of these awards. 1. For excellence in design and consistency silver medal presented by Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard. 2. For excellence in suitability and quality of plant material silver medal presented by Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins. 3. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted agricul- tural prize money not to exceed $2,100.00 of the premiums awarded on this list, Rosettes for outstanding exhibits and one Silver Tray. This tray will be awarded to the "Most Meritorious Exhibit", namely, that exhibit receiving the highest point score. 4. The Horticultural Club of Boston award for "Horticultural Perfec- tion". 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 12 GARDEN DISPLAYS: No restrictions as to grower. I. Exhibitors occupying stage or center of Main Hall approximately 400 square feet. $900.00 will be available. II. Exhibitors occupying one of four corners of Main Hall approximate- ly 350 square feet. $800.00 will be available. Ml. Exhibitors occupying small (front lobby) or larger (whole West Hall) areas will find awards available commensurate with the size of their garden. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Premiums will be awarded on a point system. If accessories are used, they will be judged under design and consistency to scale and undercharm and atmosphere. Prize money for Garden Displays, I, II, or III above is based approxi- mately upon $2.25 per sq. ft. For example, a 400 foot display at $2.25 per sq. ft. makes a top prize of $900.00 provided the display is judged to receive 100 points. If a display is judged to receive 90 points, then the prize awarded for that display will be 90% of $900.00 or $810.00. Design and Consistency Suitability & Quality Charm & Atmosphere Color Harmony Seasonability Originality of Design Correct Labeling 30 points 20 points 15 points 10 points 10 points 10 points 5 points 100 points SPECIAL DISPLAYS: IV. Plant Displays - Commercial - 50 sq. ft. Notify office 1 week in advance $300.00 V. Plant Display - Non-Commercial - 12 sq. ft. Outstanding specimen plants not more than 3 Notify office 1 week in advance $ 75.00 VII. Cut Flowers VI. Hanging Plant - Foliage or flowering $ 50.00 $ 75.00 VIII. Gesneriads No. 1 Display - not over 25 sq. ft. No. 2 Three Specimen Plants $ 50.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 IX. X. Notify office 1 week in advance Orchids Apples - Old Fashioned or Current Varieties $100.00 Display, 3' x 5' $125.00 13 1978 XI. Spring Bulbs: No. 1 One pot Daffodils, Hyacinths or Tulips $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 No. 2 One pot other Spring Bulbs $5.00 $4.00 XII. Table Settings - "Song Titles" Song to be named. Dinner Table with four place settings Accessories permitted No restriction as to grower Money available Sharfman Award XIII. Terrarium - Non-commercial - for competition $100.00 Notify the office at least one week in advance. XIV. Arrangements - using shrubs, evergreens, foliage and large leaves (no flowers). Native or tropical material permitted. Arrangement in container, urn or large vase suitable for pedestal. Prizes to be awarded. Notify the office one week in advance. Not for compe- tition. For florists only. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N.W. HOBBS FUND A. Educational Exhibits: No. 1 - Juniors under 14 years No. 2 - Seniors - 14 through 20 No. 3 - Club or group $175.00 may be used for prizes XV. Educational Exhibits - Adults $50.00 may be used for prizes WORCESTER COUNTY GARDEN CLUBS EXHIBIT "Doorway Gardens of Different Architectural Periods" Merry Weeders Garden Club Worcester Garden Club Westboro Garden Club Princeton Garden Club West Boylston Garden Club Sterling Garden Club Tatnuck Garden Club Temple Sinai Garden Club Holden Garden Club $300.00 Tea Room - Marjorie Lodding, Co-Chairman Ernestine Blanchard, Co-Chairman 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 14 ROSE EXHIBITION Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: DR. & MRS. H. LEE WYLIE, Co-Chairmen MR. & MRS. CARROLL AKELEY, Hon. Chairmen MR. EDWARD CLIFFORD MR. BARTOW KELLY MR. & MRS. CARTER LEE Thursday, June 22 - 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Roses (See Special Rule 4) No. 100 - Twelve blooms of named varieties of Hybrid Perpetual roses, outdoor culture $4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 101 - Six blooms of named varieties of Hybrid Perpetual roses, outdoor culture $3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 102 - Twelve blooms of named varieties of Hybrid Tea roses, outdoor culture $4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes MISS FRANCES C. MORSE FUND A. Six blooms of named varieties of H. T. roses, outdoor culture. $12.00 may be used for prizes. Prize Rose — not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. Ribbons will be awarded - First, Second, Third No. 103-H. T., red and red blend, one bloom No. 104-H. T., pink and pink blend, one bloom No. 105-H. T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom No. 106-H. T., white, one bloom No. 107-H. T., orange, one bloom No. 108-H. T., any other color No. 109-Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem No. 1 10-Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 1 1 1-Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, main stem No. 1 1 2-Floribundas, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 1 1 3-Floribundas, white, one main stem No. 1 13a-Floribundas, any other color No. 1 14-Shrub Roses, any named variety No. 1 1 5-Grandiflora, red and red blend, one main stem No. 1 1 6-Grandiflora, pink and pink blend, one main stem 15 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1977 No. 1 1 7-Grandif lora, yellow and yellow blend, one main stem No. 1 18-Grandiflora, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 1 19-Grandiflora, white, one main stem No. 120-Old Roses, one stem No. 121 -Miniatures, one stem No. 122-Any other species or variety Best Roses in the Show — King, Queen & Princess, Special Recognition The "Prize Rose" classes will be selected from all classes in show except Displays - the rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. MYRON r. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND B. H.T. (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue Ribbon C. Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue Ribbon — Use Jackson-Perkins and Conard-Pyle Catalogues — D. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties $75.00 may be used for prizes E. Vase of Floribundas $3.00 2.00 1.00 F. Vase of Grandifloras $3.00 2.00 1.00 G. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms $3.00 2.00 1.00 H. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms $3.00 2.00 1.00 I. Display of cut climbing roses $25.00 may be used for prizes J. Basket of roses $4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 K. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Rose growing, hybridizing, culture or classification. $25.00 may be used for prizes G. A. BIGELOW FUND Flower Arrangement - "Memory Lane" L. Roses preferred but other flowers, may be used - no restrictions as to grower. $40.00 may be used. Highest prize $5.00. Table Setting - "Anniversary Dinner" - No. 133-4 place setting - no restriction as to grower $50.00 may be used for prizes - highest prize not to exceed $10.00 Delphinium — No. 134 - One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Sweet Peas - Annual - No. 135 - Vase of mixed varieties $20.00 1978 16 Peonies — No. 136 - Vase, 3 or more stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies - No. 137-Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia — No. 138-Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Foxglove — No. 139 -Vase, not more than 3 spikes 4.00 3.00 2.00 Sweet William - No.140-Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pinks (Dianthus) - No. 141 -Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any other Perennial — No. 142- Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial — No. 143 - Vase $15.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class - No. 144-Sing!e stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named — No. 145-Ten vases, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Potted Plants - No. 146 - Display of container grown plants. $30.00 available for prizes - 24 sq. ft. Herbs - No. 147 - Display, $25.00 may be used for prizes. Special Prizes OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Hardy Cultivated Shrubs and Flowers (Annuals and Perennials) M. Display of outdoor varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 24 square feet CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Strawberry, twenty-four berries — N. Premier 3.00 2.50 2.00 O. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 2.00 P. Robinson 3.00 2.50 2.00 Q. Catskill 3.00 2.50 2.00 R. Jersey Belle 3.00 2.50 2.00 S. Vesper 3.00 2.50 2.00 T. Midland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 No. 148-Any other varieties - 24 berries - $10.00 may be used. No. 149-Fout pint baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 150 -Display not over 12 square feet. S 15.00 may be used. Cherry, one quart - No. 151 -Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 152-Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. Fruit - No. 153 - Any other variety. S5.00 may be used for prizes. COOK-DAVEY FUND New Variety of Any Fruit (i.e., strawberry, cherries, etc.) U. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled 4.00 3.00 Asparagus, 2 bunches - 12 specimens No. 154 - Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beets - No. 155 - Two bunches, 6 per bunch 2.50 2.00 Cabbage, Three specimens — No. 156 - Golden Acre • 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 157 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard — No. 158 - Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, three heads, named No. 159 - Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 160 - Any other variety or loose leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50 Peas, one-half peck — No. -161 - Sparkle 2.50 2.00 No. 162 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 163. - Display at least four named varieties S10.00 may be used for prizes Radishes, 2 bunches, 6 per bunch — No, 164 - Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, 1 2 stalks — No.*165 - Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Scallions, 2 bunqhes, 6 per bunch — No. 166#- Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables — No. 167 Recent Introductions. S10 00 may be used foi pnzes. Any other Vegetable — (not otherwise listed) No. 168- $10.00 may be used foi prizes. Display of Vegetables — No. 169 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes No. 170 - Non-Commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 18 LILIES EXHIBITION In co-operation with New England Regional Lily Group COMMITTEE: MR. MERRITT CUTTING, Chairman ARMAND A. BENOIT PETER M.JOHNSON MRS. VIRGINIA HOWIE EDWARD E. RICHARDSON CONSTANCE THAYER Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. Friday, July 14 - 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, July 15 - 9:00 to 5:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. LILIUM CLASS A - SINGLE STEMS OF NAMED HYBRID CLONES. Division I — Asiatic Hybrids Hybrids and cultivars derived from such species as L. amabile, L. bulbi- ferum, L. cernuum, L. concolor, L. dauricum, L. davidii, L. leichtlinii, L. pumilum and L. tigrinum. a. Upright flowers - (as Enchantment - Rosabelle) b. Outward facing (as Corsage - Connecticut Lass) c. Pendant (as Talisman - Connecticut Yankee) Division II - Martagon Hybrids (as Brocade - Port Wine) Division III— American Hybrids (as Constance - Shuksan) Division IV— Trumpet Hybrids a. Trumpet form — outward facing c. Bowl shaped b. Trumpet form - pendant d. Sunburst Divisions may be further subdivided at the discretion of the Judges to provide for color variations i.e. Division V — Aurelians (Sunburst or Corona types) Division VI— Oriental Hybrids Contains hybrid cultivars or hybrids of L. auratum, L. japonicum, L. rubellum, L. speciosum, and to include any of their crosses with L. henryii. a. Bowl shaped and flat faced (as Crimson Dream - Imperial Crimson) b. Recurved (Jamboree - Black Beauty) 1. White 2. Pink 3. Yellow 4. Green 5. Bicolor 6. Apricot 7. Purple 19 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 CLASS B - SINGLE STEM ENTRIES OF NAMED STRAINS, HYBRID GROUPS AND UNNAMED SEEDLINGS NOT GROWN FROM SEED BY THE EXHIBITOR. Divisions I through VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS C - UNNAMED SEEDLINGS GROWN FROM SEED BY THE EXHIBITOR Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS D - ALL TRUE SPECIES AND THEIR BOTANICAL FORMS. Each variety to be judged separately. CLASS E - DISPLAY - COMMERCIAL No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. CLASS F - DISPLAY - NON-COMMERCIAL No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. CLASS G - EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY S50.00 may be used for prizes. CLASS H - Single stems of hardy lilies grown by 4-H youth in Worcester County 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Competitive classes are open to all providing the lilies are grown by, or under the control of, the exhibitor. First, second and third Prize Ribbons will be awarded by the New England Regional Lily Group in each Division. EDWARD A. BIGELOW M. Basket of Lilies Other foliage permitted S25.00 may be used for prizes N. Vase of Lilies Other foliage permitted S5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 SPECIAL AWARDS VIRGINIA HOWIE AWARD - Best stalk grown by youth - Pewter Award MISS ELIZABETH R. BISHOP AWARD - Best unnamed seedling spike from Class C. Bronze Medal. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD - For best spike of a named clone. To be chosen from Class A entries. THE PAULINE M. & ARMAND A. BENOIT AWARD Pewter Bowl for best display, non-commercial. Name to be inscribed on bowl. Bowl to be left at Society. Flower Arrangement - "Sunrise Glow" No. 200 - True lilies preferred, but other flowers may be used. No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize - $5.00. 1978 20 Delphinium — No. 203 - Vase. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind — No. 204 - Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind — (Other than Lilies) — No. 205 - Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial, one kind — No. 206 - Vase $20.00 may be used for prizes. Non-Hardy Bulbs or Tubers — No. 207 - Vase. $5.00 may be used. Hardy Cultivated Shrubs and Flowers (Annuals and Perennials) No. 208 - Display 24 square feet 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 209 - Display 12 square feet 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 Begonia, tuberous rooted — No. 210- Eight vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs - No. 211 - Display. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class - No. 212 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Potted Plants - No. 213 - Display of container-grown plants. $30.00 available for prizes. MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND Roses - Not over 12 blooms - vase (see special rule 4) O. Floribundas $15.00 may be used P. Grandifloras $15.00 may be used Q. Hybrid Teas $15.00 may be used R. Any Other $15.00 may be used . Hemerocallis - No. 214 - Collection of 6 named varieties. $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Sweet Peas - Annual — No. 215 - Vase of mixed varieties. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart — No. 218 - Any named variety. $5.00 may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap one pint — No. 219- Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 21 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 Raspberry, one pint — No. 220 - Early varieties, named. $5.00 may be used. No. 221 - Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 222 - Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 223 - Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 224 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used. No. 225 - Display not over 12 square feet. $10.00 may be used. Currants, twelve bunches - No. 226 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, pint box - S. - Cultivated, named. $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 T. - Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. U. - Display - 3 varieties. $25.00 may be used. V. - Wild, one quart $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Gooseberry, one quart — No. 227 - Any named varieties. $10.00 No. 228 - New varieties. $5.00 Blackberry, one quart — No, 229 - Any variety. $5.00 Any other Fruit — No. 230 - $5.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Small Fruit, two or more varieties - No. 231; - S25.00 may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens — 'No. 232 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches - six in each — No. 233 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck - No. 234* - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 235 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, for pickles No. 236 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, three specimens — No. 237 - Hybrid type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 238 - Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens — No. 239 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1978 22 Lettuce, three heads — No. 240 - Iceberg No. 241 - Any other variety Summer Squash, three specimens — No. 242 - Yellow No. 243 - Green No. 244 - Any other type Swiss Chard - 10 stalks No. 245 - Any variety Peas, one-half peck — No. 246 - Telephone type No. 247 - Any other variety Radishes - Two bunches, 6 per bunch No. 248 - Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomatoes, twelve Specimens — No. 249 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck — Nc250 - New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetable - variety No. 251 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used. Any other Vegetable - Not otherwise listed No. 252 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables - No. 253 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 254 - Non-Commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket of Vegetables - No. 255 - $30.00 may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 23 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HEMEROCALLIS (DAYLILIES) EXHIBITION in cooperation with REGION 4 OF THE AMERICAN HEMEROCALLIS SOCIETY Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: MR. GEORGE H. PRIDE, Chairman MRS. IRVING FRAIM MR. & MRS. WAINO HIMOTTU MR. & MRS. ALVAR MELIN MR. LANCE MITCHELL MRS. JAMES H. SHEPHERD MR. & MRS. RODSPURR MRS. LOUIS PRUNIER Saturday, July 22 - 1 to 6:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspeciton by the Judges by 12:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $200.00 for the premiums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) No. 300 - Display - Commercial. $75.00 may be used for prizes No. 301 - Display - Non-commercial. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Note: In the two types of displays above any decorative foliage may be used but no flowers other than daylilies should be included. Emphasis in these displays should be on a wide variety of colors and types of daylilies. Unregistered seedlings should not dominate the display. No. 302 - Collection of six named varieties. - 6 vases. $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 No. 303 - Collection of six numbered seedlings. Not necessarily the exhibitors own. $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Note: In the displays and collections only one entry per exhibitor in each class will be allowed. Specimen color classes, one spike entry. Must be named and introduced. More than one entry may be made in these classes, providing each entry is a different variety, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Scape not to exceed 36". Only hemerocallis foliage should be used with the following entries. Large Flowered Section (Flower over 41/2 inches in diameter) "Awards," First and Second No. 304 - Near White No. 305 - Light Yellow and Lemon No. 306 - Medium Yellow No. 307 - Deep Yellow or Gold 1978 24 No. 308 - Orange No. 309 - Polychrome blends light No. 310 - Polychrome blends dark No. 311 - Bicolor No. 312 - Banded or eyed No. 313 - Pale Pink No. 314 - Medium Pink No. 315 - Peach Pink No. 316 - Rose No. 317 - Bright Red No. 318 - Orange Red No. 319 - Dark Red No. 320 - Lavender Shades No. 321 - Purple Shades No. 322 - Picotee (conspicuous border of lighter or darker shade) Small Flowered (flower between 3 and 4% inches) No. 323 - Yellow, any shade No. 324 - Any other color Miniature (flower less than 3 inches) No. 325 - Yellow, any shade No. 326 - Any other color Dwarf (normal growth under 24 inches) No. 327 - Large flowered, any color No. 328 - Small flowered, any color No. 329 - Miniature flowered, any color Spider Flowered (exaggerated long thin flower parts) No. 330 - Yellow, any shade No. 331 - Any other color Double Flowered (6 or more petaloids should be present) No. 332 - Yellow, any shade No. 333 - Any other color Fringed or Knobbed No. 334 - Any color Specials — National Popularity Poll Winner No. 335 - Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society Regional Popularity Poll Winner No. 336 - If different from national winner. Same award as for National winner. Seedling No. 337 - One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Rosette and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. More than one award may be given in this class. 25 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1978 Best Registered Introduced - To be selected by judges from classes 304 to 336 and 342 to 357. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Best Registered Unintroduced Class - No. 338 - Single scape not to exceed 36". To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette and Special Award Rosetts of American Hemerocallis Society. American Hemerocallis Society Achievement Award - No. 339 - Special A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show-Medal award- ed later in year after all rules about registration of winning variety have been complied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an undis- seminated variety which may or may not be regis- tered and is at least 3 years old. This medal is offered to the originator, amateur or professional whether shown by originator or someone else. The award shall be made only to a new variety of adequate merit and distinctiveness as compared with existing varieties. Educational Exhibit - No. 340 - To cover any phase of Hemerocallis growing, hy- bridizing, culture or classification. $50.00 may be used for prizes. SPECIAL AWARDS - Financed by the New England Area of Region 4 of the American Hemerocallis Society. Single Floret - No. 341 - One floret to container. This class is for very new varieties introduced in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978 where exhibitor might not want to cut the complete scape. Exhibitor may make as many entries as wished providing each is a different cultivar. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 No. 342 - New England Daylily Award - for the finest specimen of a daylily originated in New England. It must be a named and introduced variety. The entry does not have to necessarily be made by the hybridizer. The award goes to the exhibitor. Any number of entries may be made in this class by the same exhibitor as long as each entry shown is a different cultivar. One award, $25.00. 1978 26 SWEEPSTAKE WINNERS - To the exhibitor with the largest number of first prizes in the specimen color classes, one spike entry section. First prize, $25.00; runner-up, $15.00. YOUTH SECTION (Age 18 years or younger) (Rules same as for adults) Exhibitors must have a daylily garden of their own separate from the family garden. Specimen color classes, one spike entry. Must be named and introduced. Large Flowered Section - No. 343 - Yellow, any shade No. 344 - Orange No. 345 - Polychrome, light or dark No. 346- Bicolor No. 347 - Eyed or banded No. 348- Pink, any shade No. 349 - Rose No.350 - Red No. 351 - Lavender No. 352- Purple Small Flowered No. 353 - Any color Miniature No. 354 - Any color Dwarf No. 355 - Any color Spider Flowered No. 356 - Any color Double Flowered No. 357 - Any color A Blue Ribbon and a $2.00 award for a First Prize and a Red Ribbon and a $1.00 award for a Second Prize will be awarded where the exhibits merit this. SWEEPSTAKE WINNER - in the Youth Section cash prize $25.00. Participa- tion in the Youth Section does not prevent showing in other classes. They are in competition for the "Best Registered Introduced", also. Special Announcement - Gold and Silver Medals from American Horticul- tural Society may be available for exhibitors of daylilies in this show. Regula- tions will be available by the time of the show. 27 1978 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses - R - Vase - not over 12 blooms (See Rule 8). $15.00 may be used for prizes. Petunias — No. 404 - Single, plain-edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 405 - Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 406 - Double, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Lilies - No. 407 - Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Zinnias — No. 408 - Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 409' - Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 - No. 410 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 1 2 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds — No 411 - Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Snapdragon — No. 412 - Vase, not more than 5 spikes. 2.00 1.50 1.00 Salpiglosis — No. 413 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula — /Mo. 414- Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual - one Kind — (Not otherwise listed in this show) — No. 415 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Phlox - No. 4115. - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies — No. 417 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial - one Kind - (Not otherwise listed in this show) - No. 418 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial — One kind No. 419 - Vase. $15.00T may be used for prizes. New Flowers — No. 420 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 28 Amateur Class — No. 421 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named - No. 422 - 10 Vases - no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 (See Special Rules of Wild Flowers on Page 5) Potted Plants - No. 423 - Display of container grown plants other than Tuberous Rooted Begonias $50.00 available for prizes. Herbs - No. 424 - Display, $25.00 may be used for prizes. Hanging Baskets — No. 425 — Foliage Plants — $20.00 may be used for prizes. No. 426 — Flowering Plants — $20.00 may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted — No. 427 Display of Potted Plants. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office four days in advance. Begonia, Tuberous Rooted - Cut Flowers No. 428 - Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement - "Mid-Summer Melody" No. 429 - No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used. Highest prize - $5.00 Cherry, one quart — No. 430 - Any named variety. $5.00 may be used. Raspberry, one pint — No. 431 - Latham $2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 432 - Taylor $2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 433- Any other red variety $2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 434 - New Varieties $5.00 may be used No. 435 - Display not over 1 2 sq. ft. $1 0.00 may be used. Currants, twelve bunches - No. 436 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. Gooseberry, one quart — No. 437 - Any named varieties. $10.00. Blackberry, one quart — No. 438 - Any variety. $5.00. Any New varieties of Small Fruit — No. 439 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties — No. 440 - S25.00 may be used for prizes. 29 1978 Apple, twelve specimens - No. 441 - Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 442- Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 443- Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 444 - New varieties. $7.00 may be used for prizes. No. 445 - Other early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens - No. 446 - Early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named - No. 447 - Any early white varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 448 - Any early yellow varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit Class for Amateurs — No. 449 - 6 specimens of a tree fruit. Same variety. $10.00 may be used. CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, one pint — S. — Cultivated, named o nn o.UU 2.50 2 00 1 ^0 T. New varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 (j Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck — No. 450 - Dwarf, any variety 2.50 Z.UU 1 .50 Bean, one-half peck — No. 451 - Kentucky Wonder 2.50 2.00 1 .50 1 .00 No. 452 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 453 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Beets, twelve specimens — No. 454 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Broccoli — Three specimens No. 455 - Any named variety $2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage — 3 specimens No. 456 - Any named variety $2.50 2.00 1.50 Carrots, two bunches, six in each — ' No. 457 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, for pickles - No. 458 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber — 3 specimens - No. 459 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 460 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 30 Sweet Corn, 12 ears — No. 461 - Any named yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 462 - Any named white variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 463 - Any named bicolor variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash — 3 specimens - No. 464 - Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 465 - Green variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 466 - Any other type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce - 3 heads — No. 467 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsley — 2 bunches No. 468 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 469 — Any early variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Tomatoes, twelve specimens — •No. 470 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 471 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetable - variety No. 472 — Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Vegetable - (not otherwise listed) No. 473 — $10.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket No. 474 - Baskets furnished by Society. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables - No. 475 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 476 - Non-Commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native - No. 477 - Collection, named edible varieties. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 478 - Collection, named non-edible varieties. $25.00 may be used. YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXHIBITION See separate Schedule 31 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S MID-SUMMER FLOWER SHOW & Gladiolus Exhibition Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: MRS. LOUIS PRUNIER, Co-Chairman MRS. JAMES MAHONEY, Co-Chairman ISABELLA CHOATE MARY FLANAGAN ERNEST MINOR HEIDI HUNDAHL RICHARD JORDAN Thursday, August 17, 1978 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for thii exhibition mast be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The hall will be open at 6 P.M. the night before for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladiolus Socie- ty Basis. Gladiolus — No. 500 No. 501 No. 502 No. 503 No. 504 Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 Distinctiveness 15 Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness — Display-Commercial. Baskets and Vases. No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. — Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus. No restric- tion as to grower. $50.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. — Display - Semi-Commercial. (Exhibitor sells flowers and/bulbs but does not issue a catalog). Baskets and Vases. Notify the office 4 days in advance. $50.00 may be used for prizes. — Display - Non-Commercial. (Exhibitor does not sell flowers or bulbs). Basket and Vases. Notify the office 4 days in advance. $50.00 may be used for prizes. — Basket, to be named. $35.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY No. 505 — Vase, minimum 5 spikes, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 506 - Vase of Seedlings, 5 spikes 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 507 - Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seedlings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Rosette and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 508 - Open Color Class. One spike, each, properly labeled with Classification number, variety name, and name and address of the exhibitor. Special cards will be furnished by the Society. No. 509 — Recent Introduction Varieties (last 5 yrs.). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 510 - Novice Color Class. One spike, properly labeled. This class is open to any person who has never won a Blue Ribbon at any Gladiolus Show. • No. 511 - Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one variety, prop- erly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. No. 512 - Three Spike Seedling awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Education Class No. 513 - $50.00 may be used for prizes. * * ★ SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS Use North American Gladiolus Council Classifica- tion List. Stem length below bottom floret - 17 inches on 100 200 classes 20 inches on 300 400 500 classes 33 1978 The following size separations will be used in all classes: 100 200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. ★ * * Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrangements of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seedling Class - From each size 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction Class - From the same sizes in the One Spike Open Color Class. From these Section Champions, a Grand Champion shall be chosen. Following like procedure with the 100-200 size, a Miniature Champion shall be chosen. Section and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions - Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangement - "A Country Lane" No. 514 - No restrictions as to kind of flower or grower. $40.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize $5.00. Lilies - no other flower to be used No. 515 - Vase - $15.00 may be used for prizes. GERALD FALES FUND Roses — V. Vase, not over 12 blooms (see Rule 8). $10.00 may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind — No. 516 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes New Flowers - Recent Introduction No. 517- Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind — (Not otherwise listed) — No. 518 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial - One Kind No. 519 - Vase - $15.00 may be used for prizes. Dahlias — No. 520 — Container — $10.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 34 Amateur Class - No. 521 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor Ribbons awarded. Hanging Baskets — No. 522 Foliage Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. No. 523 Flowering Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. Herbs - No. 525 Display, $25.00 may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted — No. 626 Display of Potted Plants. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Notifv office four days in advance. Hardy Cultivated Shrubs and Flowers fannuals and perennials) No. 527 - Display. Not over 24 sq. ft. 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3^0 Wild Flowers, named — No. 528 - 10 Vases - no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 (See Special Rules of Wild Flowers on page 5) Zinnias No. 529 - Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 No. 530 - Display of Pompons (small flowered) 5 vases, 7 stalks each. $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 No. 531 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 12 blooms. $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Marigolds - No. 532 - Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 Cactus and other Succulents No. 533 - Collection. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens — No. 534 Gravenstein $3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 535 - Puritan 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 536 - Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 537 - New varieties. $10.00. No. 538 - Any other early variety. $10.00. No. 539 - seedlings. $10.00. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens — No. 540 - Any named variety. 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens — No. 541 — Japanese named variety. $10.00 No. 542 — European named variety. $10.00 35 1978 Peach, twelve specimens, named — No. 543 - Any white variety. $10.00 No. 544 - Any yellow variety. S10.00 ; No. 545 - Any new variety. $10.00 No. 546 - Seedlings. $10.00 No. 547 - Display of three or more varieties. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens — No. 548 — Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit — No. 549- Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. $35.00 may be used. Any other variety of Fruits - No.J550' - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit class for Amateurs — No. 551 — Six specimens of a Ttee Fruit. - same variety. $10.00 may be used. CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, pint box - W. Cultivated named $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 X. New varieties $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 Y. Display - 3 varieties $25.00 may be used Z. Wild, one quart $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Bean, Snap, one-half peck — N0. 552 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 553 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck — No. 554 - Dwarf Bush, any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck - J No. 555 - String, any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Broccoli - No. 556- 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage — Three specimens No. 557 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Sweet Corn, 12 ears - No. 558 - Any named Yellow variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Ho, 559 - Any named White variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 560 - Any named Bicolor variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 36 Cucumber, three specimens — No. 561 - Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Cucumber, for pickles — . No. 562 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 GERALD FALES FUND Tomato, twelve specimens - A. Red, any named Standard variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 B. Red, any named Hybrid variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 C. Any other variety $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Onions - 12 specimens — No. 563 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 564 - Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 565 - Superior 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 566 - Any other named variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pepper, twelve specimens — No. 567 - Any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash - Three specimens No. 568 — Yellow varieties No. 569 — Green varieties No. 570 — Any other varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any other Vegetable - Not otherwise listed No. 571 — $15.00 may be used for prizes. New Vegetable - variety No. 572 — Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Market Basket No. 573 - Baskets furnished by Society. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables - No. 574 - Commercial - Not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes No. 575 - Non-commercial - Not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes Mushroom, native — No. 576 - Collection, named edible varieties. $25.00 may be used for prizes. YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXHIBITION See separate Schedule 37 DAHLIA EXHIBITION Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. 1978 COMMITTEE: Dr. & Mrs. George W. Hazzard - Co-Chairmen Mr. Bertrand Beyer Mr. Wayne C. Smith Thursday, September 14 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30o 'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Sale of Spring Flowering Bulbs Benefit of the Scholarship Fund 3 Blooms Per Vase - 1 Variety Per Vase No. 600 Display of Pompons 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 601 Display of Pompons 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 602 Display of Miniatures 5 Vases 4.00 o r\r\ 3.00 2.00 No. 603 Display of Miniatures 10 Vases 6.00 r— f\f\ 5.00 4.00 No. 604 Display of Any Other Form - 5 Vases 4.00 o f\r\ 3.00 2.00 Includes the following Dahlia types: Anemone, Ball, Collarette, Orchid, Peony, Single, Waterlily. No. 605 Display of Any Other Form - 10 Vases c nn b.UU b.UU a nn 4.UU Same as No. 604 3loom Per Vase No. 606 Display of Decoratives 4-6" 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 607 Display of Decoratives 4-6" 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 608 Display of Decoratives 6-8" 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 609 Display of Decoratives 6-8" 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 610 Display of Decoratives Over 8" 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 611 Display of Decoratives Over 8" 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 612 Display of Cactus 4-6" 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 613 Display of Cactus 4-6" 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 614 Display of Cactus 6-8" 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 615 Display of Cactus 6-8" 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 616 Display of Cactus Over 8" 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 617 Display of Cactus Over 8" 10 Vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 618 Basket or Vase of Decorative Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 619 Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 620 Basket or Vase of Pompons 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 621 Basket or Vase of Miniatures 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 622 Basket or Vase of Any Other Form 5.00 4.00 3.00 (See Class 604) 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 38 No. 623 - Basket or Vase of Assorted Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 624A- My Best Bloom Under 4" 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 624B- My Best Bloom 4-8" 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 624C- My Best Bloom Over 8" 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 625 - Display, 50 Square Feet $75.00 May be Non-Commercial Grower Used For Prizes Notify Office 4 Days in Advance No. 626 - Display, 25 Square Feet $30.00 May be Non-Commercial Grower Used For Prizes Notify Office 4 Days in Advance No. 627 - Best Vase of Recent Introduction $5.00 May be Introduced 1972, 1973, 1974 Used for Prizes No. 628 - Best Vase Of New Variety $5.00 May be Introduced 1975, 1976, 1977 Used for Prizes No. 629 - Novice Class, Single Stalk, Any Variety Ribbon Prizes For Exhibitors who have never won a Blue Ribbon in Dahlia Competition. Educational Exhibit No. 630 - To cover any phase of Dahlia growing, $25.00 May be hybridizing, culture or classification. Used for Prizes "Court of Honor" Best Small Blooms In Show - From Classes 600-605 inclusive Blue Ribbon & $5.00 Best Decorative Bloom In Show - From Classes 606-61 1 inclusive - Blue Ribbon & $5.00 Best Cactus Bloom In Show - From Classes 612-617 inclusive Blue Ribbon & $5.00 Best Bloom In Show - Chosen From 3 Best Bloom Winners - State Award Classification of Dahlias according to Size Standards set by the American Dahlia Society. Pompons, 2 Inches Or Under B 6-8" Miniatures, 2 - 4" A 8" or Over BB,4-6" THE MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND Flower Arrangement - "Summer's Sunset" C. Dahlias preferred but other kinds of flowers may be used. No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used. Highest prize - $5.00. 39 1978 THE MYRON F. CONVERSE MEMORIAL FUND Roses - B. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). $40.00 to be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties — No. 631 - 10 Vases, one spike in a vase, to be named. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 632 - Basket 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 EDWIN DRAPER FUND Begonia, tuberous rooted — D. Cut flowers in vases, not more than 20 vases $12.00 may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems - E. Vase of 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Table Setting No. 633 Marigolds — No. 634 - No. 635 - No. 636 - No. 637 - No. 638 - Petunias — No. 639 - No. 640 - No. 641 - Zinnias — No. 642 - No. 643 - "What's My Hobby" - 4 place settings - no restriction as to grower - $50.00 may be used for prizes - highest prize not to exceed $10.00. Display, can be mixed types and varieties — 5 vases, 5 stalks. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .00 Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .50 1 .00 Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1 .00 Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 Single, plain-edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Double, 5 vases, 3 stalks 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks - 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks - 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 40 No. 644 - Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks - 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 100 No 645 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 1 2 blooms - 3.00 2.00 1.50 100 Annual, one kind - (Not otherwise listed) — No. 646 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind - (Not otherwise listed) - No. 647 - Vase. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Biennial - One kind No. 648 - Vase $15.00 may be used for prizes. New Flowers — No. 649 - Recent Introductions. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers — No. 650 - Appropriate container, artistic effect. $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. (See Special Rule on Wild Flowers - Page 5.) No. 651 - 10 vases, named, no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Herbs - No. 652 - Display. $25.00 may be used for prizes. WARREN I. HIGGINS FUND Potted Plants - A. Display of container grown plants - 24 sq. ft. Notify Office 4 days in advance. $30.00 available for prizes Chrysanthemums - Garden Grown No. 653 - Cut Flowers, 3 vases, 3 stalks per vase $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Hanging Baskets No. 654 Foliage Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. No. 655 Flowering Plants - $20.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 656 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - other than Dahlias - Ribbons awarded. Apple, twelve specimens — No. 657 - Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 658 - Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 659 - Milton 3.00 2,50 2.00 No. 660 - Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 661 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 662 - Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 663 - Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. 41 1978 Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens - No. 664 - Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 665 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens — No. 666 - Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 667 - Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 668 - New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 669 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens — No. 670 - Any Japanese variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 671 - Any European variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 672 - Any new varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens — No. 673 - Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 674 - Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 675 - Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 676 - New varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 677 - Seedlings. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 678 - Display, three or more varieties. $20.00 may be used. Quince, twelve specimens — No. 679 - Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Fruit Class for Amateurs — No. 680 - 6 specimens of a Tree Fruit - same variety. $10.00 may be used. Grape, three clusters — No. 681 - Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 682 - Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 683 - Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 684 - Seedless variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 685 - For other varieties - $10.00. No. 686 - New varieties - $10.00. No. 687 - Collection, not less than 5 varieties. 12.00 10.00 8.00 COOK-DAVEY FUND New Variety of Any Fruit (apples, pears, peaches, etc.) F. Recent Introduction - Not scheduled. 5.00 4.00 Any other Variety of Fruits — No. 688 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 42 Muskmelons, three specimens — No. 689 - Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 690 - Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 691 - Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 Watermelon, three specimens — No. 692 - Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 693 - Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 694 - Any other variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 694a - Melon Display. $35.00 available Squash, Winter, three specimens — No. 695 - Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 696 - Blue Hubbard 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 697 - Golden Delicious 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 698 - Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 699 - Butternut. $15.00 may be used for prizes. No. 700 - Butternut - Hercules 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 701 - Any other variety, named. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens — No. 702 - Any named variety. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens — No. 703 - Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 704 - Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 705 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Carrots - Two bunches - 6 in each — 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 706 - Any named variety Cauliflower — No. 707 - Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber - Three specimens — No. 708 - Three specimens Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Broccoli — No. 709 - Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens — No. 710 - Wonder type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 711 - Squash type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 712 - Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 713 - Display. $35.00 may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens — No. 714 - Rutgers or Marglobe type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 715- Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 716 - Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 717 t Display. $35.00 may be used for prizes. 43 1978 Tomatoes, small-fruited, one quart — No. 718 - Any named variety. $7.00 may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears — No. 719 — Bicolor, named No. 720 - Yellow, named No. 721 - White, named Celery, six specimens - No. 722 - Summer Pascal No. 723 - Any other variety Egg Plant - two specimens - No. 724 - Any named variety Onions - twelve specimens - No. 725 - Sweet Spanish .No. 726 - Yellow Globe type No. 727 - White No. 728- Red Squash, Summer - three specimens - No. 729 - Any Variety Yellow No. 730 - Any Variety Green Bean, Snap, one-half peck No. 731 - Wax No. 732 - Green Pod 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 Vegetables - No. 733 - New Introductions. (1976-1977). $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 734 - Display of Vegetables - commercial - 24 sq. ft. - $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 735 - Display of Vegetables - non-commercial - 18 sq. ft. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 736 - Any other Vegetable (Kind) not otherwise listed. $15.00 may be used. Vegetable Class for Juniors - No. 737 - Two or more vegetable specimens grown by exhibitor - Prizes available. Mushroom, native - No. 738 - Collection of edible varieties - $25.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL GARDEN EXHIBIT WORCESTER CENTER GALLERIA COMMITTEE: MR. JOHN KONING, Chairman WILLARD BANNING Friday, October 20, 1978 through Saturday, October 28, 1978 All gardens must be in place and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 1 o'clock Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture will award prize money not to exceed $1,200.00, a Silver Tray for most meritorious exhibit and State Rosettes. Garden Displays: - No restriction as to grower Not more than five exhibits - Award money is based approximately on $2.00 per sq. ft. with five gardens of 250 sq. ft. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design & Consistency 30 points Suitability & Quality 20 points Charm and Atmosphere 15 points Color Harmony 10 points Seasonability 10 points Originality of design 10 points Correct Labeling 5 points For example a 250 sq. ft. display at $2.00 per sq. ft. makes top prize money of $500.00 provided is judged to receive 100 points. If a display is judged to receive 90 points then prize is 90% of $500. or $450. If there are only 3 gardens, these can then be 350 sq. ft. If there are 4 gardens, they will be based on 300 sq. ft. SPECIAL AWARD For Excellence in Design and Consistency - the Society's silver medal presented by Louise C. Harrington. This special award will be given for Garden Displays at the discretion of the judges. 45 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HARVEST FESTIVAL Please refer to Exhibition Rules on pages 3 to 6. COMMITTEE: MR. ARTHUR O'MARA, Chairman MRS. K. G. A. ANDERSSON MR. JOHN BOOMER MRS. GORDON BUTLER MR. ALDEN MILLER MR. ROBERTS. RUSSELL Thursday, November 2 - 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. (Members only) Friday, November 3 - 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, November 4 - 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 5 — 12 noon to 5 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock on Thursday. SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION - by public school children of the first six grades. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted agricultural prize money not to exceed $600.00 of the premiums awarded on this list, Rosettes for outstanding exhibits. EDWIN DRAPER FUND G. Christmas Tree Exhibit for Young People Old fashioned hand made decorations. Fresh cut in water or balled. No restrictions as to grower. $80.00 available - first prize not over $25.00 Christmas Trees - Cut - 6' - 8' height range No. 901 - Spruce 10.00 8.00 5.00 No. 902 - Fir (including balsam) 10.00 8.00 5.00 No. 903 - Pine 10.00 8.00 5.00 Christmas Trees - Container grown No. 901 A- Spruce 8.00 6.00 4.00 No. 902A- Fir (including balsam) 8.00 6.00 4.00 No. 903A- Pine 8.00 6.00 4.00 Standard Commercial Varieties - No. 904 - Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 905 - Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 906 - Chrysanthemums, vase of pink. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 907 - Any other color. 5.00 4.00 3.00 Note: Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 46 FREDERICK A. BLAKE FUND Chrysanthemums - K. Best Bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 L. Display of Potted Plants 50.00 Special Exhibits - (Plants other than Chrysanthemums) - No. 908 - Commercial. $75.00 may be used for prizes. 75 sq. ft. Notify office 1 week in advance. No. 909 - Commercial. $50.00 may be used for prizes. 50 sq. ft. Notify office 1 week in advance. No. 910 - Home grown specimen plants, 24 square feet. Quality not quantity. $50.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 1 week in advance. Hanging Baskets — No. 91 1 - Flowering $50.00 may be used for prizes - Highest prize $10.00 No. 912 - Foliage $50.00 may be used for prizes - Highest prize $10.00 Gesneriads — No. 913 - Commercial. $50.00 may be used for prizes. . African Violets No. 914 - $50.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 917 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. MRS. EDWARD A. BIGELOW FUND Flower Arrangements - M. "Autumn's Bounty" Sharfman Award - $40.00 N. "Autumn's Bounty" Children's Class - $30.00 O. Dried Material - Accessories may be used. Highest prize $5.00 $50.00 Wreaths - 16" frame - Thanksgiving No. 922 - Fresh Material to be used. See Rule No. 2 $30.00 may be used No. 923 - Decorated, Dried Material, Money Available cones, fruit, etc. Door Swag - Thanksgiving No. 924 - See Rule No. 2 $30.00 may be used No. 925 - Decorated, Dried Material, Money Available cones, fruit, etc. 47 1978 Terrariums - Includes Fern and Berry Globes No. 926 - Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension. 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 927 - Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 928 - Children's Class. $10.00 may be used. Herbs - No. 929 - Display of dried material grown or collected from the wild by exhibitor. $40.00 may be used for prizes. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND P. Educational Classes - No. 1 — Juniors under 1 4 years. No. 2 — Seniors - 14 through 20 years No. 3 — Club or qrouo exhibit. $100.00 may be used. THE COULSON FUND Q. Educational Class — Adults $50.00 may be used. Fruit Display — No. 938 - Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No res- triction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. $100.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the Office four days in advance. S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT AWARD A Silver Medal, given in honor of Mr. Davenport, will be awarded at the discretion of the Judges to an exhibition of apples to recognize particular merit or excellence in quality. Apple Display — No. 939 - 50 square feet. $150.00 may be used for prizes. Notify office 4 days in advance. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 48 Apples, forty-nine specimens — No. 940 - Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 941 - ft A | . 1 "J f~\ /"V Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 942 - Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 943 - Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 944 - Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 945 - Golden Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 946 - Other named varieties. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 947 - Basket of Fancy Apples. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 948 - Basket of Fancy Pears. 3.00 2.50 2.00 (Baskets furnished by the Society) Apples, twelve specimens - No. 949 - Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 950 - Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 951 - Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 952 - Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 953 - Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 954 - Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 955 - R. 1. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 956 - Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 957 - Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 958 - New varieties. Introduced since 1940. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 959 - Old varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 960 - Any other variety. $10.00 may be used. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens — No. 961 - Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 962 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 COOK-DAVEY FUND New Variety of Any Fruit (apples, pears, peaches, etc.) R. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled. 5.00 4.00 WILLIAM EAMES FUND S. Roxbury Russet 3.00 2.50 2.00 »■ Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 49 1978 THE THAYER MEDAL A Silver Medal will be awarded at the discretion of the Judges to an outstanding plate of Pears. Pears, twelve specimens — No. 963 - Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 964 - Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 965 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 966 - Any other variety. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions — No. 967 - $5.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Fruits — No. 968 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Nuts - grown in Worcester County — No. 969 - Display of edible nuts. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 970 - One pint of each or any of the following: Chestnuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts Hickory, Filbert, Hartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. $15.00 may be used for prizes. HERBERT R. KINNEY MEMORIAL AWARD A bronze medal will be awarded at the discretion of the judges to the best non-commercial Display of Vegetables. Brussel Sprouts — No. 971 - Two one-quart baskets. 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens — No. 972 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cauliflower — No. 973 - Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Celery, blanched, three specimens - No. 974 - Pascal Summer 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 975 - Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onion, twelve specimens — No. 976 - White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 977 - Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 978 - Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 979 - Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 980 - Any other variety . $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 981 - Hybrid varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. 1978 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 50 Cabbage, three specimens — No. 982 - Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 983 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsnip, twelve specimens — No. 984 - Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins — No. 985 - Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Field Pumpkins — No. 986 Two specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens — No. 987 - Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 988 - Butternut. $15.00 may be used for prizes. No. 989 - Hercules type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 990 - Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 991 - Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 992 - Jumbo Table Queen 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 993 - Delicious 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 994 - Waltham Butternut 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 995 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens — No. 996 - Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens — No. 997 - Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 998 - Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 999 - Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1000 - Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1001 - Superior 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1002 - Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 1003 - New varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1004 - Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Watermelon, three specimens - No. 1005 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 New Vegetable — Variety No. 1006 - Recent Introductions. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Vegetable - (Not Otherwise Listed) No. 1007 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. 51 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 1978 Vegetables — No. 1008 - Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents falling off. S30.00 may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 1009 - Display - Commercial - not to exceed 24 sq. ft. $50.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the Office 4 days in advance. No. 1009A- Display - Non-commercial - not to exceed 18 sq. ft. $50.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the office 4 days in advance. Ornamental Gourds. Natural - No. 1010 - DisDlav — not to exceed 15 square feet. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Notify the Office 4 days in advance. Collection of Ornamental Corn No. 101 1 - Display - $30.00 available for prizes. Largest Squash or Pumpkin — No. 1012 - $15.00 may be used for prizes. Field Beans — No. 1013 - Collection. $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years - (May be set up the night before) No. 1014 - Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1015 - Seniors 14 to 20 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. S15.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1016 - Juniors, under 14 years. Two to five vegetable specimens grown by the exhibitor. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1017 - Seniors - 14 to 20 years. Two to five vegetable specimens grown by the exhibitor. $15.00 may be used for prizes. No. 1018 - Vegetable Display - for Children. $15.00 may be used for prizes. * * * ANNUAL MEETING - Thursday - January 18, 1979 Premiums will be paid after the Harvest Festival — State Award Money will be sent out upon receipt of same. * * + THE LIBRARY OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticultural information. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 52 WILD FLOWERS GUIDE The following list is recommended as a guide which may help plant collectors who hope to display Wild Flowers at the Worcester County Horticultural Society Exhibits. GROUP I Not to be shown at any time Common Name 1 . Aletris farinosa Colic root 2. All orchids except no. 6 and 1 1 in Group II 3. Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly-weed 4. Castilleja coccinea Painted-cup 5. Clematis verticillaris Purple Virgin's Bower 6. Dicentra canadensis Squirrel Corn 7. Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's Breeches 8. Epigaea repens Mayflower 9. Gentiana crinita Fringed Gentian 10. Linnaea borealis Twin Flower 11. Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower 12. Orontium aquaticum Golden Club 13. Pentstemon (all) Pentstemon 14. Rhododendron maximum Rhododendron GROUP II Not to be pulled up; parts above the roots may be shown with moderation. Common Name 1. Actaea pachypoda White Baneberry 2. Actaea rubra Red Baneberry 3. Aquilegia canadensis Columbine 4. Calluna vulgaris Heather 5. Claytonia caroliniana Spring Beauty 6. Cypripedium acaule Pink Ladies' Slipper 7. Dentaria diphylla Toothwort 8. Genista tinctoria Genista 9. Gentiana andrewsii Closed Gentian 10. Gentiana linearis Narrow-leaved Gentian 11. Habenaria lacera Ragged Fringed Orchid 12. Hepatica americana Hepatica 13. Lilium canadense Canada Lily 14. Lilium philadelphicum Wood Lily 15. Sarracenia purpurea Pitcher Plant 16. Viola pubescens Yellow Violet GROUP III All others may be shown, but use judgment in picking. Never pick the last specimen. Flowers under cultivation are not classed as Wild Flowers. COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Kenneth H. Knight - Chairman Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex. Off. Mrs. Stanley Sandberg LIST OF PERIODICALS FOR READING IN THE LIBRARY American Dahlia Society American Forests American Fruit Grower American Horticulturist American Iris Society American Nurseryman American Rhododendron Society American Rose Magazine Arnoldia Bay State African Violet Society Country Journal Daffodil Journal Florists' Review Flower & Garden Fruit Varieties Journal Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Garden Gesneriad Saintpaulia News Greener Gardening Hemerocallis Journal Hort Science Horticultural Society of N.Y. Bulletin Horticulture Landscape Architecture Market Growers Journal National Chrysanthemum Society New England Gardening Organic Gardening & Farming P.H.S. News Plants Alive Plants & Gardens - Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record Ranger Rick Seed World Successful Farming Sunset Worcester County Farmer Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society □fficers of the Year 1978 * * * Reports of the Officers and Committee YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1977 30 ELM STREET, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS TRANSACTIONS 1978 TABLE OF CONTENTS Officers, Trustees & Committee Members President Paul E. Rogers Report of the Building Committee Statement of Operations Balance Sheet Endowment Funds Contirbutions to the Society Report of the Library Committee Report of the Fruit Committee Report of the Youth Committee Membership Report of the Garden Tours Committee Report of Herb and Wildflower Judge Report of the Judge of Vegetables Report of Judge of Plants and Flowers Report of the Hospitality Committee Report of Garden Awards Committee Report of Personnel Committee Report of the Public Relations Committee Report of the Winter Lectures Committee Report of Exhibition Committee OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1978 PRESIDENT PAUL E. ROGERS EDWARD L. CLIFFORD VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. ROBERT C. MILTON GEORGE H. PRIDE SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD TREASURER BARTOW KELLY LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY FAYRE L. NASON 1978 Loren W. Manbeck Mr. Palmer W. Blgelow Mr. Merrltt E. Cutting Mr. Llnwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mr. Carl G. Holm Mrs. Burrlll N, Josephs Robert S. Russell Mr. Arthur D. Keown Mr. Edmund V. Mezltt Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara Mr. Casper J. Perednia Mr. Emerson Robarge TRUSTEES 1979 Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Wlllard L. Banning Richard Bemis Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Mrs. Robert G. Hess Irvln H. Huff John Jeppson Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Gustaf C. Nelson Wallace Parker Mrs. Edmund O. Plehler Mrs. Louis Prunier 1980 Philip C. Beats Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Fairman C. Cowan George W. Hazzard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Lewis A. Hodgkinson John Koning R. Alden Miller Mrs. Philip A. Peterson Mrs. John D. Rommel, Jr. Richard V. Salo HONORARY TRUSTEES Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. Howard L. Borggaard Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Edwin W. Proctor Mr. Leslie E. Winter Armand A. Benoit JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PLANTS & FLOWERS FRUIT VEGETABLES WILD FLOWERS ASSOCIATE JUDGE ASSOCIATE JUDGE Herbert E. Berg H. Thurston Handley, Jr. James Williams Howard L. Borggaard Virginia Howie Dr. Rockwood Thayer Arthur J. O'Mara COMMITTEES 1978 Mrs. Robert Stoddard, Chr. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mr. Philip C. Beals Kenneth Knight, Chr. Barbara Fowler Honorary: Edwin Proctor LIBRARY COMMITTEE Marjorie inman John Chadwlck Fayre L. Nason, Ex. Off. Helen Calkins Wanda Sandberg Everett Hutchlns Mrs. Arthur O'Mara, Chr. Mrs. Webster Ramsey MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. William Isham Mrs. Emens Guernsey Isabelle Bolssonneault Patricia Blgelow Carroll Abbott, Chr. James McLaln SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Dorothea Mahoney Jake Matls Mr. Pierre Cournoyer John Boomer 2 WINTER LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. John Rommel, Chr. Mrs. M. Berrltt Cutting Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. Kenneth Jones Marianne Harris Mary Alice Smith John Boomer Isabella Choate Lewis Hodgklnson, Irvln Huff R. Alden Miller Arthur O'Mara Robert Smiley Chr. EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Milton * Merrltt Cutting ✓Virginia Howie ✓lohn Konlng Richard Bemls ►^Mrs. Richard Mlrlck v^Richard Salo Mary Flanagan Sallie Knowlton Isabel Lane Sally Pettlt Olive Prunler Thomas Slmone Dorothy Wylle Mrs. Gordon S. Butler, Chr. Mrs. Robert E. Chapman, Jr. HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Edmund Piehler Mrs. Harlan Pierpont Mrs. Alson C. Patton Miss Kathleen F. Kirby Arthur Levesque Richard Jordan YOUTH COMMITTEE Isabella Choate Meiinda Dow Olive Prunler, Chr. Dorothea Mahoney Mrs. Peter Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harrington Mrs. Richard Wellington GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Howard Knox, Chr. Beverly Goodale Mr. & Mrs. Philip Peterson Martha Whittle Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. George Comstock Bernard Knowlton GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Edward Esgan Barbara Ewer Merrltt Cutting, Chr. Mary Gustafson PRESERVATION ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE Arthur Keown Walker Cheney Fayre L. Nason Loren Manbeck, Chr. Conrad D. Gemmer Mrs. Elizabeth Andersson Mrs. George Wells Philip Beats. Chr. FINANCE COMMITTEE Palmer Bigelow Edward Clifford Gustaf C. Nelson, Chr. BUILDING COMMITTEE Thomas Slmone William Whipple Arthur O'Mara Richard Salo PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Wallace Parker Mrs. Robert Morris Linwood Ersklne, Jr. H. Waite Hurlburt Mrs. Fairman Cowan, Chr. Mrs. James Wilcox, Jr. Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson, Jr. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. John Foley Mrs. Alvin H. Schlffman John Boomer Ms. Virginia Ball Mrs. Roger VanTassel Palrntsr w. Bigelow, Jr., Chr. PLANNING COMMITTEE Mrs. Curtis Clark Edward Clifford Mrs. Robert Milton Bett% 3 each TEA-ROOM COMMITTEE Marjorie Loddlng 3 PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society In some ways this has been a difficult, challenging year, and yet a most rewarding time to be intimately associated with the Worcester County Horticul- tural Society. Difficult and challenging as our Executive Director, Harlan T. Pierpont due to an untimely accident has retired - leaving a gap that is difficult to fill. Yet, it has been rewarding for the interest in gardening has never been greater - new exhibitors are displaying specimen materials to ever larger crowds at all our shows. There is no other group, organization, or Society in the entire Northeast that stages nine yearly shows - spring, summer, and fall - and exhibits them in a magnificent, well-maintained building such as we are in today. You have just heard the reports from fifteen dedicated committee chair- people. They represent the time and efforts of some one hundred and seventy committee people who are effectively working together to maintain and develop this Society for the people of Worcester County. Your Search Committee is actively seeking a new Executive Director who will aid the Society in reaching new horticultural heights. Advertisements have been placed in major newspapers and horticultural magazines; personal contacts have been pursued. The response has been gratifying. Over two dozen individuals have submitted resumes. Initial screening of the first group of applicants has been accomplished. The Committee will continue to process applications until we find the dynamic, innovative leader this Society deserves . Until such time as the new Ejecutive Director is chosen, I am confident that with the able assistance - really heroic dedication - of Fayre Nason and Ed Herron and with the continued involvement and enthusiasm of our members and friends we will continue to be the vital, moving force for horticulture in Worcester County. As your President, I wish to sincerely thank each one of you personally for your many and varied contributions - it is a privilege and pleasure to serve the cause of horticulture with you in the Worcester County Horticultural Society. Paul E. Rogers, President 4 REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMffTTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Building Committee, James Mistark, Thomas Simone and myself, along with Paul Rogers and Edward Herron, visited the Front Street property late in August. Mr. Dean Marcus the tenant, sub-leases part of the building to others (Church of Scientology) and a small office space on the second floor. He is responsible for the building. I presume thru Newbury, but we have the right to inspect the building, to see that it is kept in good codition. The building alongside the one we own is owned by the Taylor Trust. The two together are like Siamese twins. The two together are one, which I think, were two. Sounds confusing. I think some time or another the wall between the two buildings was torn out to make a large store. I suppose the division can be restored and two buildings will be the result. Mr. Marcus gave us the tour from the first floor to the roof. Our side of the building is in what I think is fairly good condition. It contains the heating system, air conditioning and an escalator to the second floor. Our heating system takes care of the Taylor Trust building. We did not check or mention the sprinkler system that I can remember. Maybe this should be checked. The whole place upstairs is quite dirty and dusty, no one ever cleans. There is a lot of junk laying around like fixtures used in a retail business and many wooden bins in which merchandise was stored. All this is of not much concern because the original contract, according to others, calls for the building to be clean when the lease expires. Much of the above has at least junk value. There is also an elevator in the building which I suppose works, although we walked. The roof seemed to be leak proof, with some litter which we asked him to remove. There was also a small water leak in a pipe which he was asked to fix. The lease expires in July 1979 > and like all other property, it looks better for a buyer when it is occupied. I hope we sell or lease it before the old lease runs out. I suppose some committee has this responsibility. Gustaf C. Nelson, Chairman Building Committee 5 WORCESTER CcUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statement of Income and Expenses For the Year ended November 30, 1977 INCOME Contributions S 15,165 Membership dues 7 , 650 Show admissions 10,502 Tours and lectures ~ net 1,236 Experimental orchard ~ net 1,172 Bulb sale ~ net 389 Use of Horticultural Hall 2,780 Interest (Endowment Funds) 2,718 Dividends and interest (Current Funds) 7,750 Rent ■ Front Street real estate 40,000 Total income EXPENSES Salaries 26,831 Payroll taxes 1,855 Awards and scholarships 11,543 Exhibition expenses 5,317 Children's gardens 466 Library services 1,003 Employees' retirement fund 800 Professional fees 1,779 Office supplies and expense 3,389 Postage 1,042 Heat, light and power 6,727 Building repairs and maintenance 3,588 Public relations 657 Investment management fees 1,017 Insurance 4,480 $ 89,362 Total expenses 70,494 18,868 OTHER Gain on sale of securities - net 280 Net income for the year 19,148 FUND BALANCES December 1, 1976 404,319 November 30, 1977 $423.467 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Balance Sheet November 30, 1977 CURRENT FUNDS - UNRESTRICTED Assets : Cash $ 12,506 Certificates of deposit 19,539 Interest receivable 2,044 Investment held under agency agreement (market value $155,405) 148,939 Total assets $183.028 Liabilities: Employees' funds $ 127 Total liabilities $ 127 Fund balance: Designated for: Long-term investments 148,939 Capital repairs 2,000 Unemployment payments 1,000 Scholarship fund 3,167 Undesignated 27,795 182.901 Total liabilities and fund balance $183,028 CURRENT FUNDS - RESTRICTED Assets: Cash $ 3,229 Interest receivable 235 Total assets $ 3.464, Fund balance $ 3,464 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Assets: Land, building and equipment $534,638 Less - Accumulated depreciation 332, 138 Total assets $202 f 500 Fund balance $202 r 500 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Assets: Cash $ 5,852 Certificates of deposit 28,750 Total assets $ 34.602 Fund balances $ 34,602 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Endowment Funds November 30. 1977 POTNPTPAT 17 ADMTNrQ A MAT TNT AT1UU1N i t UK I C-AK K£.oiKlL>l£JJ r UK Francis Hen show Dewey Fund * 1 rtfifl 9 1,UUU ft 77 Books for library William Eames Fund 5UU Jy Prizes Frederick A. Blake Fund 1,UUU 77 Frizes Edwin Draper Fund 300 23 Prizes Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund 500 39 Prizes Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund 1,000 77 Prizes G. A. Bigelow Fund J. , uuu 77 Prizes Chandler Bullock Fund i Ann I , uuu 77 Prizes Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund 500 39 Prizes Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund 5,000 386 Children's interests Edward Wins low Lincoln Fund 1,0U0 77 Unrestricted Cook-Davey Fund 600 47 New fruits, scholarships Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund 1,000 77 Prizes - children Gerald Fales Memorial Fund 1,000 77 Prizes Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 77 Prizes George B. Slater Fund 470 36 Prizes The Thayer Fund 2,000 176 Prizes Hadwen Fund 1,000 77 Unrestricted National Association of Gardeners Fund 1,189 81 Scholarships ($65) and add to principal ($16) Harvie Channin Educational Fund 2,043 138 Scholarships ($111) and add to principal ($27) Mr 8. Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 89 Prizes Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund 10,000 844 Prizes ($422) and library ($422) Children's Garden Fund 500 11 Children's garden Total funds $34,602 Total earnings S2-718 8 Contributions to the Society have been received during 1977 from the following members and friends and are deeply appreciated. A. Alden, George I. Trust Fund Anonymous Gift Arms, Mrs. Clarence S. Arms, Miss Isabel K. B. Banning, Arnold Banning, Willard Barca, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Beals, Mr. Philip C. Benoit, Armand A. Benoit, Dr. Noe N. Blodget, Chester B. Booth, Mrs. Howard M. Borgatti, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony, Jr. Borggaard, Howard L. Bowditch, Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Bozenhard, Mr. & Mrs. Cushing Bremen , Mr. Douglas L. Bretholtz, Mrs. Nathan Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Bucinskas, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Bur bank, Mr. & Mrs. O.Frank Burguet, Mrs. Jacques J. Butler, Marion I. Byram, Joseph G. C. Carlson, Barbara M. Carmin, H. I. Clark, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis M. Clifford, Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Coates, Mr. & Mrs. Austin B. Cofske, Mr. & Mrs. E. A. Colton, Mr. & Mrs. James H. Cowan, Mrs. Fairman C. Cox, Mary Rose Crocker, Mrs. Douglas Crockett , Miss Evelyn F. Cross, Mrs. Ralph Cunningham, Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Family Curtis, John W. Cutting, Mr. & Mrs. Merritt D Daniels, Fred Harris Foundation Daniels, Mrs. Eleanor G. Davenport, Mr, & Mrs. Warren H. Dewey, Mrs. Charles N. Duffy, Mrs. Ralph E. E. Erskine, Mr. Linwood M., Jr. F. Fales, MrsT Gerald Faucher, Mrs. Elna L. Fleming, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred D. Fletcher, Mr. & Mrs'. Paris Fogarty, Margaret A. Fowler, Robert, Jr. Fowler, Mrs. Theodore Fraim, Mrs. Irving W. Fuller, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Fuller, George F. & Sybil H. Foundation Fuller, Mr. & Mrs. Merton W. '£\ Garside, Mr.' & Mrs. Maurice Gifford, Dr. $ Mrs. Richard 0. Gleason, Dorothy M. Grosvenor, Raymond P. H. Haburay, Mr". & Mrs. Joseph K. Haffermehl, Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Hagerstrom, Mrs. Agnes Harmon, Dr. & Mrs. Harland N. Hansen, Mr. Ernest Harney, Miss Marion Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Mrs. Maybelle F. Hartwell, Mrs. Harold H. Harwood, Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Hayden, Mrs. Sherman S. Hazzard, Dr. George W. Heald Foundation Heald, Mrs. Richard A. Heald, Mrs. Roger N. Heald, Miss Sally Hess, Mrs. Robert G. Heywood, Mrs. Chester D. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hitchcock, Mrs. Dorothy Hodge, Mr. & Mrs. William W. Holm, Mr. & Mrs. Carl G. Holton, Mrs. Darrell D. Hortulus Garden Club Howard, Mrs. Arthur P. Howie, Mrs. Virginia Huff, Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Hutchins, Mrs. Charles W. Hutchins, Everett Hutchinson, Miss Doris E. 9 -2- I. Inman, Miss Marjorie Isham, Mr. & Mrs. William E. J. Jeppson, Miss Britta D. Jeppson, Mr. & Mrs. John Jeppson Memorial Fund Johnson, Arthur E. K. Keith, Mrs. Joseph L. , III Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. Bartow Kenney, Marion & Helen Keown, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kirby, Miss Kathleen F. Knight, Mr. & Mrs. Carleton, Jr. Knight, Mr. & Mrs. Harold N. Koning, John Kupper, Mr. R.H. L. Lane, Mrs. Richard S. Lasell, Mrs. John W. Lewis, Mrs. Sylvia K. Little, Mr. & Mrs. James G. Little, Miss Rachel G. Lodding, Mrs. Marjorie Longstreet, Mrs. George H. Losert, Mrs. R. E. Love, Helen S. Lundin, Greta L. M. Mangold, Mrs. Wilfred J. Manks, Miss Dorothy S. Martin, Miss Laura S. Merry Weeders Garden club Meyersohn, Mrs. Magda Milton, Mrs. Robert C. Mis tar k, S. James Mix, Mrs. Donald G. Morgan Foundation Morgan, Mrs. Peter S. Morgan, Mrs. Philip M. Morgan, Mrs. Weld Morrison, Mrs. James M. Morse, Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Morton, Mrs. G. Myron Morton, Mrs. Stanley S. Murphy, Mrs. Charles S. Murphy, Mrs. Mildred Staples N. Nagle, Mary E. Najarian, Mr. & Mrs. Arsen N. Con't. Nason, Mr. & Mrs. Forrest C. Mason, Mr. & Mrs. William H., Jr. Xassikas, Mrs. Lewis A. New England Regional Lily Group Neylon, Mr. & Mrs. John Northeastern Wore . Co . Conserva- tion District Norwood, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley W. Northwestern Wore . Co . Conservation District 0. O'Mara, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Orr, Mrs. Marion P. Pauquet, Mrs. Roger Perkins, Dwight A. Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. Edmund 0. Pierpont, Mr. & Mrs. Harlan T. Plumley, Mr. & Mrs. H. Ladd Prouty, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Piehler, Dr. & Mrs. Edmund 0. R. Raphael, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Regan, Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Rice, Miss Rosemary Ringe, Albert Fogge Robarge, Emerson N. Robertson, Edith C. Rockwell, Mrs. S.B. Jr. Rockwood, Anna V. Rogers, Paul E. Rotman, Ida S. Sansoucy, Miss Denis e Semple, Rpbert B. Sharfman, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Sherman, Lily T. Sherman, Margaret E. Trust Shoup, Mr. & Mrs. John L. Shrewsbury Garden Club Sistare, Mrs. Donald W. Small, Miss Rena 0. Smiley, Mr. & Mrs. Ray G. Smiley , Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith, Wayne C. Solomon, Mr. & Mrs. H. D. Southern Wore. Co. Conservation District Stoddard Charitable Trust Stoddard, Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Symonds, Richard N. 10 T. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison G., Jr. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. John E. Tessier, Mrs. Ernest Thies, Prof. Wilbur H. Trask, Miss G. Hazel W. Wall, Mr. & Mrs. Roy H. Wells, Mrs Roy A. Wheeler, Mrs. William A., Ill W. Con't.) White, George Avery, Jr. Whitney, Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Woods,' Mrs. John R. Woolsey, Mr/ '&% Mrs. John M., Jr. Worcester Brush Co. Worcester Co. 4-H Advisory Council Wright, Mrs. E. Stanley Wylie, Dr. & Mrs. H. Lee 2. Zimmerman, Henry A. 11 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Soociety On July 23 the Children's corner in our Library was formally dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Bertha G. Denny. This completes one of the major projects of the Library Committee. It involved building up a very com- prehensive collection of books and periodicals, which will appeal to youngsters and the requisition (an anonymous gift) of a low table and comfortable chairs, which harmonize with our beautiful Library. We would suggest that if members and friends acquaint young people with our facilities, they would help to develop potential horticulturists and new members for our Society; this would be an appropriate way to honor Mrs. Denny. We have increased the number of our books during the past year by 55, both by purchase and gifts. We are most appreciative of the latter and gratefully acknowledge the following donors: American Plant Life Camellia Society Kenneth Craig Harry Dixon Miss Mar jorie Inman J. Peter Monroe N.Y. State Agricultural Experiment Station Mrs. Frederick C. Nicholson Alden G. Smith Mrs. Katherine Walker Our committee has conscientiously met regularly during the year in order to maintain the quality and attractiveness of the Library; our new member, Mr. John Chadwick has been a helpful addition. One of our meetings celebrated the 90th birthday of our chairman, Edwin Proctor. We have installed a large slot in the outside door on Chestnut Street enabling the return of borrowed books at anytime, even if the building is closed. We hope this will be another inducement to make more use of our Library, which is the foremost hope of your Library Cannittee. Kenneth Knight, Co-chairman ' Library Committee 12 REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The shock and sadness I express over God's calling of James Mistark has left me speechless. (Moment of silence) The Orchard and Fruit Committee met in September of 1977 and elected me the chairman as Jim had expressed a desire to be relieved of his responsi- bilities and physical labor of the scion program. The Committee recommended that Jeff Cross of the Charlton Orchards work with Jim this year so the continuity of the program would carry on. Through our President, Jeff has been retained, visited the Orchard and I'm positive the program will carry on with the same quality as in the past. Scions will be obtained from Creeper Hill Orchard again this year as our growth at Sturbridge did not progress as well as expected. The May snow storm seemed not to effect the bud blossom fruit production. Scions orders for 1977-78 are being processed. To date we have 119 varieties (list attached) in the Preservation Orchard and room for 12 more. The site was limed this fall and each tree fertilized as recommended by the Committee. Fruit was sampled (26 varieties) by some of you at the Orchard Trustees meeting and the remainder was used by OSV Education Department in our school program, letting the children know cider does not come from a plastic bottle. Now that Jim Mistark and Mr. Davenport have joined company again our orchard will flourish through the hand of God. Loren Manbeck, Chairman Preservation Orchard & Fruit Com. 13 REPORT OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The past year was especially fruitful for the young people participating in exhibitions and gardens. More young people exhibited than ever before. There was a noticeable increase in vegetables shown as so many families are finding renewed pleasure in growing and preserving food. A special thank you to Mr. Howard Borggaard and Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara for their time and patience in judging gardens. Members of the Youth Committee - Isabelle Choate, Melinda Dow and Heidi Hundahl were very helpful in preparing a list of hints to help new exhibitors. I would suggest that these people who help as hostesses at youth shows should be wearing identification badges. It has been a great year in gardening with the young people. Olive Prunier, Chairman Youth Committee 14 MEMBERSHIP 1977 During 1977, 134 Annual Members joined our Society (91 full year and A3 \ year members), 2 new Life Members and 2 Life Members changed from Annual to life. We have lost 18 by death and 106 failed to renew. The present membership is 1,135. Following are listed new members in 1977: ANNUAL Dorothy Albee American Hemerocallis Society Mrs. Mortimer H. Appley Virginia L. Ball Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Banks, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. William F. Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bechan Mr. & Mrs. Warren Blackett William W. Bloom Christine P. Bogoian Jacob Bohigian, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James E. Bowness Eileen M. Boyce Mr. & Mrs. William B. Brouwer Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Buckley Mrs. Richard C. Bump Gary C. Burger Phyllis E. Campbell Mrs. Barbara M. Carlson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chapin Ronald Charette Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Chvany David R. Coady Mr. & Mrs. George J. Colangelo Mr. & Mrs. Theodore B. Covert Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cross Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Curtis Austin Davitt Mrs. Alan Dearnley Mrs. Ida M. Demers Clifford M. Derderian Mrs. Linda Desrosiers Robert E. Doane Dr. & Mrs. Richard B. Donati Milton W. Douglass Mr. & Mrs. William H. Dyer Richard H. Emery Mrs. Elna L. Faucher Mr. & Mrs. James Faucher Mrs. Mary Flanagan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Elliott 0. Foster Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fowler, Jr. D. Fusaro Mr. & Mrs. George A. Garrison Arlene I. Germain Jeanne Gilbert Shirley Gilman Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gjeltema Aaron Goodale, 3rd. & family Kathleen Gooding C. Marion Goodrich Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Gordon Jean M. Gould Mary Ann Grigg Alice Hanson Caroline Hoeschen-Hilton Heidi Hundahl Mr. & Mrs. Claude A. Ide Dr. Ivan Johnson Mrs. Elisabeth Kasakoff John Kavoogian Anne Kelley Darwin Kelsey Mrs. Edward J. Kiley Mrs. Barbara Kupfer Mr. & Mrs. Curtis K. LaFollette Mr. & Mrs. Gordon B. Lankton Michael G. Lapinsky John Lapomardo Mrs. Zana Latek Mr. & Mrs. Gerard R. Laurence Mr. & Mrs. George R. Le Febvre Mr. & Mrs. David S. Leith Gretchen L. Leith Dr & Mrs. Saul Lerner Herbert J. Leuthe Mrs. Arthur Lyell Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. MacKizer Casimir F. Majewski Loren Man beck Matthew X. Mattus Linn McConarty Katherine H. McDermott Edith M. McGivney Nancy J. McGrath Mr. & Mrs. Francis McPartland Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Mencow Mr. & Mrs. Richard Merakian Sandra A. Merlini Frank Richard Messier Mrs. Norma F. Mochau and Barbarajoan Barbera 15 Mr. & Mrs. Everett W. Moir, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Emile Montville, Jr. Mrs. Brenda Morrissette Mrs. Anke Mulder Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Nason Mr. & Mrs. John D. Neylon Mr. & Mrs. Harry Ober Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. Pajka Mr. & Mrs. William E. Pappanastos Mrs. Florence Downing Penix Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Pentecost Hall James Peterson Mrs. Ruth E* Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Edson D. Phelps Jeffrey J. Pinkerton Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Raphael Annett M. Roberts Mrs. Pauline H. Robey Cyril Rodgers Rotmans Jeannette Roy LIFE Mrs. Edward L. Clifford Mr. Wayne H. Folger Mrs. Martha R. Pappas Miss Marjorie E. Ronald The following members have passed Mr. Allen W. Adshead Mrs. Hollis E. Alden Mr. John W. Coghlin Mr. Judson M. Goodnow Rev. Winthrop G. Hall Mr. H. Lincoln Harrison Mr. Charles L. Haskell Mr. Philip B. Heywood Mrs. Vernon E. Kilgour Mr. Charles W. King Mr. Reino K. Lanson Mr. S. James Mistark Mrs. Norma F. Mochau Mr. Everett W. Moir, Jr. Mrs. Albert W. Rice Mr. Francis L. Rimbach Mr. Robert C. Shoemaker Mr. Rex P. Winslow Denise Sansoucy Mrs. Neal H. Shact Ridgeway Shinn Mr. & Mrs. John L. Shoup Kenneth Sima Mrs. Sonya L. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sullivan Mrs. Gertrude Tattan Mrs. John F. Tidman Eleanore C. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tratnyek Dr. & Mrs. Roger C. Van Tassel Mrs. Clarence Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Weeks Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. West Paula A. Whitcomb Mrs. George Avery White, Sr. Mrs. John R. Woods Candace L. Young Philip Zachary Worcester Shrewsbury Weston Worcester away since the 1976 Annual Meeting: Auburn Worcester Worcester Princeton Worcester Holden Worcester Worcester West Boylston Auburn Saudi, Arabia Grafton Shrewsbury Worcester Worcester Pacific Grove, California Holden Oxford 16 REPORT OF THE GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Many of you have made these trips last year, but briefly I shall recall them to you. May 18 we went to Brooklyn Botanical Garden, then on to Howard John- son's in West bury, L.I., for dinner and overnight. The next morning to, PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM at Oyster Bay, and after a picnic lunch at Old Wesbury Gardens, spent a few hours walking around and going through the mansion of the late John S. Phipps which is delightfully furnished about as it was when the family lived there so graciously. Early in June, visiting the Stone Estate in Marion, Mass., to see the rhododendron display and picnic, and walk through the magnificient gardens, before going to the Allen Haskell Greenhouses in New Bedford. July, our trip was to the great Crane Estate in Dal ton, Mass. In spite of the rain, seeing the well known lathe-house with its hanging baskets of lantana, begonias and others; the formal garden of the great house beyond the enormous layout of succulents; and the greenhouses where Winnie Crane greeted us so graciously. Then onto a memorable lunch in Lenox, followed by a stop at the Berkshire Garden Centre before heading for home, still in the rain, which in no way dampened our enthusiasm. On a lovely August day we spent a few hours at the new Quincy Market Restoration around Faneuil Hall in Boston, enjoying the various stalls and bazaar atmosphere. In the afternoon, under the guidance of George Pride we headed for Waltham Experimental Field Station to see the color- ful new hybrids which are now listed in the current Spring calalogues. From these by special invitation to the gardens of Lola Fraim nearby for a walk in quiet seclusion ending at the punch bowl. It has been a real joy for the Garden Tours Committee to work with Harlan who did all the follow-up details at our suggestions, with the help of Fayre who did the work. It is my hope that the Trustees and Executives in their wisdom, will encourage the continuance of these tours which bring so much to so many. Marguerite J. Longs treet, Chairman Garden Tours Committee 17 REPORT OF HERB AND WILDFLOWER JUDGE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society As usual, it has been a pleasure to judge wildf lowers and herbs at the shows. Although the entries stay at about the same number, the exhibitors change... and the species vary. The herb exhibitors constantly amaze and delight me, and all other viewers I'm sure, with the intriguing ways they dream up to present herbs in new and interesting ways. If all our viewers have enjoyed the displays and learned as much as I have in judging them, then the exhibitors can certainly feel their efforts have been appreciated. Virginia Howie Wild Flower /Herb Judge REPORT OF THE JUDGE OF VEGETABLES Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society I do not need to tell you that the vegetables placed on exhibit in the West Hall added to the pleasure of viewing our shows. You saw them yourselves and I need not attempt to recreate with words what the displays themselves had already told you. I counted the individual plates displayed during the last three years and ny records show a surprizing uniformity in numbers of exhibits. My figures are not 100% accurate as I missed one show, but do indicate that interest hasn't been lost altogether. 1975 had 371 in six shows; 1976 had 320 in the five shows I have records on and the 1977 season had 334 which averages out to 342 each season. Not too bad but I'd enjoy seeing it considerably higher. I still enjoy judging the shows and wish to take this opportunity to thank all who assisted me. Howard L. Borggaard Judge of Vegetables 18 REPORT OF JUDGE OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This was my second year as your flower judge. During 1977 flowers and plants were evaluated at seven shows: March 10, July 8, July 23, August 18, Septem- ber 15, November 3. For most shows I had the able assistance of Arthur O'Mara and a graduate student, George Bacon of Holliston. Lewis Hodgkinson, kindly judged the September Dahlia show during my vacation. The committee judges all flowers and plants, commercial and amateur, other than those specialty flowers covered by association, at various shows. In addition, from time to time, we have been called upon to judge such other items as educational exhibits and Christmas Trees! We attempt to follow closely the judging criteria in the premium lists for each show and where possible leave comments on displays which may be helpful in the future shows. I have been pleased with the quality of exhibits this past year and have been encouraged by the interest of younger exhibitors on whose shoulders shows of the future will rest. Monetary and other awards for exhibits were quite adequate and the flexibility given to judges on most of these is most helpful. We hope that precise andcompassionate judging will continue to raise the quality of flower and plant displays and encourage new exhibitors. H.Thurston Handley, Jr. Flower and Plant Judge 19 REPORT OF THE HOSPITALITY COMHTTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Hospitality Committee of the Worcester County Horticultural Society is indeed a very busy one, not only for the Flower Shows, but also for the other planned gatherings. All of our activities were carried out entirely by most helpful volunteers. My humble thanks go to Mrs. Goodale and Mrs. Morris, who continued on from the previous years of Hospitality Cc-chairraen, to serve refreshments for the Winter Lecture Series. The Spring and Harvest Flower Shows were well covered by the enthusiastic Hosts and Hostesses from our Society. Garden Club representatives who were not involved exhibiting, were most willing to fill in needed hours at the Spring Flower Show. The reception for members at the Preview of the Spring Flower Show was a great success. The Garden Awards was also very busy. Volunteers hosted six flower exhibitions from May through September. Our committee never failed when called upon, and we extend grateful thanks to them. Ed Herron always deserves thanks for his cheerful help. Fayre Nason was my valuable advisor at all times. Barbara Butler, Chairman, Hospitality Committee 20 REPORT OF GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Garden Awards Committee has had a busy and productive year. The members of the Committee during the past year have been Mrs. George Comstock, Miss Isabel Arms, Mr. Bernard Knowlton, Mr. Edward Eagan and Mr. Merritt Cutting. During the spring, summer and early fall, your committee searched the County for gardens of unusual merit. A good number were found worthy of con- sideration, and in the fall all the slides were viewed. One bank, one funeral home, one retirement home and nineteen private home gardens were selected for the Parsons Garden Award. The slides were shown and the awards presented at a well attended party on the afternoon of January 12. Refreshments were served by the Hospitality Committee after the awards presentation. Your committee has had good help in the past from the members of the Society in spotting outstanding gardens, and we solicit that help next year, lou may call the members of the committee or Mrs. Nason at the Library. Merritt E. Cutting, Chairman Garden Awards Committee REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Personnel Committee reports with regret the retirement of Harlan Pierpont as Executive Director after a severe accident. Steps are being taken to secure a replacement and you will hear more of this in another report. In recognition of their valuable contribution to the Society and stimu- lated by the extra burden caused by Harlan's absence the Committee made a small adjustment in the compensation of Fayre Nason and Ed Herron. We should also thank other members for assistance in carrying the added load — especially our President, Paul Rogers. The Committee thought it would be nice for Harlan to have some tangible remembrance of eight years with us, and so at the first apprepriate opportunity we will present him with a Silver Medal inscribed: Harlan P. Pierpont, Jr., Executive Director 1969-1977 — in Grateful Appreciation. Arthur D. Keown, Chairman Personnel Committee 21 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Public Relations Committee has not met often this year, but we have been active nonetheless. For the big Spring and Fall shows, we send out releases to approximately 25 daily newspapers (addressed to "City Editor"), to 15 weeklies, and to 15 magazines and monthly newspapers. We send special letters to about 30 other people (columnists, gardening sections, local college Botany Departments, etc.) Special attention is paid to the "Calendar" listings in Telegram and Gazette. The special writers for all three of these Worcester papers have been very good to us, but we get limited coverage elsewhere. We send radio/TV announcements of these shows (addressed to "Public Service Announcements") to 8 local radio stations and 1 TV, and to about 20 area radio stations and 10 area TV stations, including Boston, Providence, Springfield and Hartford. All these stations are required to do a certain amount of public service" broadcasting, so they usually run our notices. One good mention of a show on Paul Rogers' "Gardener's Calendar" on WTAG Saturday morn- ing is worth 1000 words in a newspaper I We send to a shorter list of newspapers and radio/TV stations for the smaller summer shows. I think we get very good coverage. Every time this committee has met, formally or by telephone, the members have contributed good ideas, and we try to follow through on them. I am par- ticularly grateful to the county members of the committee, who remind us that everything is not Worcester., Polly Cowan, Chairman Public Relations Committee 22 REPORT OF THE WINTER LECTURES COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society On August 28, 1977, the Lecture Committee met to set up the program of Winter Lectures. With the able assistance of Mrs.Nason and Paul Rogers, we outlined the following: Dec. 1 Mrs. Susan Thomas "Christmas thru the House" 2 P.M. Feb. 16 Paul Rogers "Gardens of Olde England" 7:30 P.M. Mar. 16 H.Thurston Handley "New Plants, New Varieties of old Favorites" 2 P.M. April 20 Carl A. Totemeier, Jr. "Perennials - Old and New" 2 P.M. The Committee made two changes in the format used in the last year or so. Mrs. Thomas was considered favorably last year and a talk on Christmas decorations is best given just before the Holidays - and January is a busy month at the Hall, so we decided to try a December date. From all reports Mrs. Thomas and her lecture were well received. The second change is the February Lecture. Many members and potential members miss the lectures because of the daytime format , so Paul Rogers graciously agreed to give his talk on "Gardens of Olde England" in the evening. Naturally, the Lecture Committee hope that this event, will be well attended and reach many friends of the Society that are usually denied the privilege of attending any of the Winter Lecture Series. Jean D. Rommel, Chairman Winter Lecture Committee 23 REPORT OF EXHIBITION COMMITTEE To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The purpose of the Exhibition Committee is to plan the shows, to set dates, to improve shows wherever possible, to change the schedule for calls when needed, to initiate new ideas and to encourage exhibitors, new ones as well as those who have been with us many years. One of the most important meetings is that one in late November or early December to discuss plans for the following year. The shows that the Society sponsored this last year are: The Spring Flower Show - always the most popular which includes the Tearoom, our recent innovation. The Daffodil Show, in co-operation with the American Daffodil Society, which was a disappointment due to the weather. The Rose Exhibitions - and the Lily Exhibition in co-operation with the New England Regional Lily Group - were beautiful as usual. The Hemerocallis Exhibition was held in co-operation with Region A of the American Hemerocallis Society. This is a group of very interested growers. The Dahlia Exhibition is becoming more important each year. The Young Peoples Exhibition is the one that we all look forward to. This group of youngsters is the future of the Society. We have many en- thusiastic boys and girls who are excellent growers. The Fall Garden Exhibit was held again this last year at the Galleria. A report is not complete without mention of the wonderful exhibits of fruit and vegetables which first appear in June and carry on through to the spectacular displays at the Harvest Festival. If someone should ask me what's new, I would say that there is an enthusiastic group of young exhibitors and a tremendous surge of interest in house plants. I wish to thank the many members of the Exhibition Committee - and my very special, special thanks to Fayre Nason and Ed Herron. Alice S. Milton, Chairman Exhibition Committee 24 Non profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 116 Worcester , Mass. Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society □fficers of the Year 1979 • * * Reports of the Officers and Committee YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1978 30 ELM STREET, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS TRANSACTIONS 1979 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Officers, Trustees & Committee Members 2 • - 3 President's Report Paul E. Rogers 4 Report of the Building Committee 5 Statement of Operations 6 Balance Sheet 7 Statement of Income 8 ■ - 9 Endowment Funds 10 Summary of Accounting Policies 11 Contributions to the Society 12 - 13 Report of the Library Committee 14 Report of the Fruit Committee 15 Report of the Youth Committee 16 Membership 17 - 18 - 19 Report of the Garden Tours Committee 20 Report of the Hospitality Committee 21 Report of Garden Awards Committee 21 Report of the Scholarship Committee 22 Report of the Public Relations Committee 23 Report of the Wild Flower Judge 23 Report of Exhibition Committee 25 Report of the Fruit Judge 25 Report of Plant and Flower Judge 26 Executive Director's Report 27 Edward L. Clifford & in? 1979 Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Willard L. Banning Richard Bemis Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Mrs. Robert G. Hess Irvin H. Huff John Jeppson Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Gustaf C. Nelson Wallace Parker Mrs. Edmund 0. Piehler Mrs. Louis Prunier Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1979 PRESIDENT H. Waite Hurlburt VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. Robert C. Milton SECRETARY Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford — TREASURER y > Bartow Kelly y . LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY FayreTTNason * TRUSTEES 1980 Philip C. Beals Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Fairman C. Cowan George W. Hazzard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Lewis A. Hodgkinson John Koning R. Alden Miller Mrs. Philip A. Peterson Mrs. John D. Rommel, Jr. Richard V. Salo HONORARY TRUSTEES Mr. Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard r Paul E. Rogers 1981 Palmer W. Bigelow Merritt E. Cutting Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mrs. John L. Harris Carl G. Holm Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Loren W. Manbeck James R. McLain Mrs. Peter S. Morgan Arthur J. O'Mara Robert Smiley William J. Whipple Mr. Howard L. Borggaard Mr. Leslie E. Winter FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS PLANTS & FLOWERS FRUIT VEGETABLES WILD FLOWERS JUDGES Herbert E. Berg H. Thurston Handley, James Williams Howard L. Borggaard Merritt Cutting Jr. \ Mr, s. Roger N. Heald, Chr. COMMITTEES 1979 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mr. Philip Beals ' Mrs. Fairman Cowan John Chadwick Marjorie Inman LIBRARY COMMITTEE Helen Calkins Wanda Sandberg Fayre L. Nason, exofficio Mrs. Dorothy Cunningham, Chr. Mrs. Robert G. Hess Mrs. Emens Guernsey Mrs. William Isham MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Isabelle Boissonneault Patricia B. DeCiccio Carroll Abbott, Chr. Richard V. Salo Pierre Cournoyer Dorothea Mahoney SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE John Boomer, Chr. John Mat is Peter Johnson Kenneth Knight Mrs. Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Kenneth Jones WINTER LECTURE COMMITTEE Marianne Harris Mary Alice Smith Mrs. Mortimer Appley Mrs. G. Amos Hayward, Chr. "Mrs. Robert Milton, Chr. Richard Berais fa v^Merritt Cutting J Mrs. Virginia Howie ./John Koning VMrs. Richard Mirick Richard Salo Mrs. Edmund Piehler Mrs. Harlan Pierpont EXHIBITION COMMITTEE %vMrs. Mary Flanagan yjMrs. Sallie Knowlton o>Mrs. Isabel Lane -/Mrs. Sally Pettit VMrs. Olive Prunier y> Thomas Simone 7 Mrs. Dorothy Wylie HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Miss Kathleen Kirby Mrs. Alson C. Patton ^•CMrs. Burrill N. Josephs, <&*Mrs. Roger Bullock *fMrs. Ralph H. Hill % Arthur Levesque ^Matthew Mattus 4 fJames McLain y-^Miss Mary Oates Chr. Mrs. Mrs, Webster Ramsey Richard Wellington Isabella Choate Melinda Dow YOUTH COMMITTEE Dorothea Mahoney Olive Prunier Heidi Hundahl Robert Smiley, Chr. Mrs. Howard Knox Mrs. Philip Peterson, Chr. Bernard Knowlton GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Beverly Goodale Martha Whittle GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mrs. John Ewer Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson,Jr. Isabel Arms Mrs. William Thurston Loren Manbeck, Chr. Fayre L. Nason Conrad D. Gemmer Palmer W. Bigelow Paul E. Rogers PRESERVATION ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Walker Cheney Mrs. George Wells Dr. Herbert Rose FINANCE COMMITTEE Edward L. Clifford, Chr. Dr. George Hazzard Thomas Simone BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE William Whipple John Koning, Chr. Mrs. Robert Morris Wallace Parker PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. H. Waite Hurlburt, Chr. R. Alden Miller Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson, Jr. Mrs. James Wilcox, Jr. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. John Foley Mrs. Alvin H. Schiffman Mrs. Roger VanTassel Ms. Virginia Ball, Chr. John Boomer Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. PLANNING COMMITTEE Mrs. Curtis Clark Edward Clifford Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Tay Ann Jay Mrs. James Basmajian, Chr. Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt Mrs. Constant Pepi Mar jorie Lodding FOOD SERVICE COMMITTEE Mrs. Darragh Kasakoff Mrs. Leo Evangelista TEA-ROOM - SPRING FLOWER SHOW Mrs. L. Russell Blanchard.Chr. Mr. & Mrs. H. Layton Reid Mr. & Mrs. Roy Wall Mrs. Bruce Beach PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Throughout its one hundred thirty-six year history, our Society has been subject to the capricious whims of economics , changing interests , and varied philosophies and it has adapted, adjusted, and endured. Though the Society began with a financial liability of some ten thousand dollars, at least twice history records that the Worcester County Horticultural Society was commended as "the second wealthiest Horticultural Society in the World," and later as "the richest Society of its kind in the world." Unfortunately, these are not recent quotes. As you will hear today, positive, prudent actions have been implemented to lessen the impact of the loss of rental revenue from our Front Street property. But just as in the past, it is incumbent on each member to assist as resources permit. As you know, the Society was founded to advance the science and encourage and improve the practice of horticulture. This has been variously interpreted to include: in 1867 "to fight insects"; in 1895 as a "means of raising women from the low state of health to which they are doomed by the fashion of the day"; the development of Victory gardens: establishment of the Preservation Orchard; and a plethera of additional horticultural activities. Just as we have not won the fight with insects, much also remains to be done to advance the art and practice of horticulture relative and relevent to Society's current needs. This past year has been one of challenges and change, a time of search and success. A period when an interested, involved, concerned membership has appointed a new Executive Director and chartered a forceful, vigorous course to overcome the obstacles and embrace the opportunities of the future. My personal thanks to committee chairmen, judges, exhibitors, hosts, members, and staff who have given so generously of their time and expertise in 1978. It has been a privilege and honor to be a part, with you, of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. Paul E. Rogers President BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Building and Grounds Committee would like to report that our building is in pretty good shape. In any building, as it grows older, problems do develope. Mr. Stephens and our custodian, Mr. Gotha, discovered that some of the electric wiring needs replacing. Our generator is being brought back to working condition. The electrical contractor we had thinks it never was very good, so it has been a real problem. This is the machine that creates electricity in an emergency, should the electricity be cut off. It is in working condition as of the last two days, but there is still some testing to be done. There are other minor problems to be solved with regard to venting the exhaust and providing fresh air for the machine. At the last Trustees' Meeting, it was voted to install our own sound system. Up to this time we have hired someone to provide sound for us, especially at the Spring Flower Show. This new system is one of those things that pay for itself in a relatively short time. This work is in progress, un- less it was completed yesterday. (I mention this because I don't know- if it will be in anyone elses report ) . The ladies of the various garden clubs have been frustrated many times in the past, trying to make backgrounds for their exhibits in the lower hall. There has been nothing to fasten their trees, trellises, or whatever to the wall. Years ago 2 x 4's were painted and fastened to the wall 8 feet from the floor in the West Hall. They worked wonderfully well. The ladies asked if something similar could be installed for them. Permission was granted. Work is to be done before the Spring Show. Gustaf C. Nelson, Chairman Building and Grounds Committee K LEBER A. CAMPBELL, 3RD CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 370 MAIN STREET WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS 01808 Worcester County Horticultural Society 30 Elm Street Worcester, Massachusetts I have examined the balance sheet of the Worcester County Horticultural Society as of November 30, 1978 and the related statements of income and ex- penditures and fund balances for the year then ended. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing pro- cedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at Nov- ember 30, 1978 and the results of its operation for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. February 8, 1979 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Balance Sheet November 30, 1978 CURRENT FUNDS - UNRESTRICTED Assets: Cash Certificates of deposit including accrued interest Invested funds held under agency agreement (market value $158,850) Total assets $ 7,600 34,555 156,053 S 198.208 Liabilities: Employees' withholdings 983 Total liabilities Fund balance Total liabilities and fund balance $ 983 197,225 $ 198.208 CURRENT FUNDS - RESTRICTED Assets: Cash Interest receivable Total assets Fund balance 4,153 417 $ 4.570 $ 4.570 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Assets : Land, buildings and equipment Less - Accumulated depreciation Total assets Fund balance $ 534,638 332,138 $ 202,500 $ 202.500 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Assets : Cash Certificates of deposit Total assets Fund balances $ 64 35,613 $ 35,677 $ 35.677 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statement of Income and Expenditures and Fund Balances For the Year ended November 30, 1978 CURRENT FUNDS - UNRESTRICTED Income: Contributions $ 8,358 Membership dues 7,882 Show admissions 10,403 Educational services - net 159 Experimental orchard - net 584 Bulb and mug sales - net 762 Use of Horticultural Hall 2,105 Dividends and interest 10,516 Rent - Front Street real estate 40 , 000 Total income $ 80,769 Z £ Expenditures : g Salaries 26,430 8 Payroll taxes 1,508 * Awards and scholarships 8,096 1 Exhibition expenses - net 4,392 3 Children's gardens 575 a Library services - net 316 ; Tours and lectures - net 295 Employees' retirement 800 u Professional fees 500 q Office supplies and expense 3,695 " Postage 986 j Heat, light and power 7,398 in Building repairs and maintenance 4,950 | Public relations 522 'J Investment management fees 1,108 < Insurance 5,092 g Miscellaneous expense 761 " Total expenditures 67,424 13,345 Other: Gain on sale of securities - net 936 Net income 14,281 Fund balance: December 31, 1977 182,944 November 30, 1978 $ 197.225 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statements of Income and Expenditures and Fund Balances For the Year ended November 30, 1978 CURRENT FUNDS - RESTRICTED Income : Interest 2,701 Expenditures: Awards Scholarships Library Addition to endowment fund principal 967 324 211 50 1,552 Net income 1,149 Fund balance: December 1, 1977 November 30, 1978 3,421 $ 4,570 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Fund balance: December 1, 1977 and November 30, 1978 $ 2Q2,50Q ENDOWMENT FUNDS Additions: Contributions Restricted income added to principal Total additions $ 1,025 50 1,075 Fund balances: December 1, 1977 34,602 November 30, 1978 $ 35,677 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of r.he financial statements. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Endowment Funds November 30, 1978 Princ ipal Earnings Amount COL i ear Ivcb L LiL Leu rut Francis Hensnaw Dewey bund $ 1,000 77 1JUU lVC3 iUi llULaLy William Eames Fund ^nn JUU JO Prizes c reuerxuK. a, uidne runu 1 000 77 Edwin Draper Fund 300 li> Prizes Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund ■inn JO Prizes Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund 1 000 77 Prizes G. A. Bigelow Fund i nnn 1 , uuu 7 7 / / Prizes Chandler Bullock, tuna 1 nnn l , uuu 77 / / Prizes alSS LllZdDcLll t\ # DJ-bllUp r U11U 500 JO Prizes Samuel T . and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund ^ nnn J , UUU 385 Children s interests Edward Wins low Lincoln Fund 1,000 77 Unrestricted Cook-Davey Fund 600 46 New fruits, scholarships Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund 1,000 77 Prizes - children Gerald Fales Memorial Fund 1,000 77 Prizes Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 77 Prizes George B. Slater Fund 470 36 Prizes Thayer Fund 2,000 154 Prizes Hadwen Fund 1,000 77 Unrestricted National Association of Gardeners Fund 1,207 92 Scholarships ($74) and add to principal ($18) Harvie Channin Educational Fund 2,075 157 Scholarships ($125) and add to principal ($32) Mrs. Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 77 Prizes Myron F- Converse Memorial Fund 10,000 770 Prizes ($385) and library ($385) Children's Garden Fund 500 38 Children 1 s garden Warren Higgins Fund 1,000 38 Prizes Scholarship Fund 25 1 Scholarships Total funds $ 35.677 Total earnings $ 2,701 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. WORCESTER. COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements For the Year ended November 30, 1978 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The financial statements have been prepared using the cash basis of accounting. As a result they do not reflect accrued in- come, prepaid expenses, accounts payable or accrued expenses. LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT - All fixed assets are fully depreciated. Notes to Financial Statements INVESTED FUNDS HELD UNDER AGENCY AGREEMENT - During the year ended November 30, 1978 the net income and realized net gain on the sale of investments were reinvested. The following is a summary of the activity: Income : Interest $ 2,710 Dividends 4,576 $ 7,286 Gain on sale of securities - net 936 8,222 Expenses : Management fees 1 ,108 $ 7,114, No additional monies were added to the funds during the year. RENTAL INCOME - The Society leases property under an agreement dated June 1, 1949 which runs until June i, 1979. Among other things the agreement provides that the tenant is responsible for substantially all costs related to the oper- ation of the property, including real estate taxes and insurance. The rent received is $40,000 per year. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN - At the beginning of the year the Society had retire- ment agreements with two of its employees whereby funds were set aside annually and accumulate for the benefit of each employee upon his retirement, death or disability. The funds are not reflected on the Society's books. The amounts set aside at the beginning of the year were $18,395. No contributions were made by the Society during the year as the agreements were superceded by new agreements providing for the payment of retirement plan contributions directly to the employees as additional compensation. Interest \itas added in the amount of $855. One of the covered employees retired during the year receiving a discribution o_' $17,018. The balance at the end or the year was $2,232. INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - The following information further details items shown as - net : Net Income Income Expense (Expense) Educational services ;? 547 3 388 $ 159 Experimental orchard 1,567 $ 983 $ 584 Bulb ir-d Tiug sales 1 1,119 $ 357 $ 762 Exhibition expenses $ 2,408 $ 6,800 $( 4,392) Library services $ 520 $ 836 $( 316) lours and lectures $ $ 1,717 $ 295 Contributions to the Society have been received during 1978 from the following members and friends and are deeply appreciated. Abbott, Mr. Carroll Andersson, Mr. & Mrs. K.G.A. Anonymous Gift B. Byram, Fir. Joseph G. Ball, Virginia Beals, Mr. Philip C. Benoit, Mr. Armand A. Benoit, Dr. Noe N. Bigelow, Mr. & Mrs. Palmer, Jr. Blodget, Mr. Chester 3. Booth, Mrs. Howard M. Borgatti, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony, Jr. Borggaard, Mr. Howard L. Brenner, Mrs. Amy Bucinskas, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Burguet, Mrs. Jacques J. Butler, Marion I. C. Carmin, H. I. Chadwick, Mr. & Mrs. John S. Clifford, Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Cowan, Mrs. Fairman C. Crockett, Miss Evelyn F. Curtis, Mr. John W. Cutting, Mr. & Mrs. Merritt D. Dalbeck, Mrs. Donald H. Daniels, Mrs. F. Harold Davenport, Mr. & Mrs. Warren H. Dewey, Mrs. Charles N. Duffy, Mrs. Ralph E. Eastman, Mrs. Arthur Engvall, Mrs. Richard Erskine, Mr. Linwood M., Jr. F. Fletcher, Mrs. Paris Fogarty, Margaret A. Fraim, Mrs. Irving W. Fuller, George F. & Sybil H. Foundation Gifford, Dr. & Mrs- Richard C-leason, Dorothy M. H. Haffemehl, Mr. Forrest HI. Hansen. Mir. Ernest Harney, Miss Marion Harrington, Francis A. & Jacquelyn H. Foundation Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Mrs. Maybelle F. Heald Incorporated Heald, Mrs. Roger N. Hess, Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Heywood, Mrs. Chester D. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hodgkinson, Mr. Lewis A. Holton, Mrs. Darrell D. Howard, Mrs. Arthur P. Howie, Mrs. Virginia Huff, Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Hurlburt, Mr. & Mrs. H. Waite Hutchins, Mr. Everett Hutchinson, Miss Doris E. Hyzer, Blanche F. I. Inman, Miss Marjorie International Design Symposium Jenkins, Mr. Lloyd S. Jeppson, Miss Britta D. Jeppson Memorial Fund Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Kasakoff, Mrs. Elisabeth Keith , Mrs . Joseph L . , III Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. Bartow Keown, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kinney, Mrs. Azelda M. Kinnicutt, Mr. & Mrs. Roger, Jr. Knight, Mr. Kenneth H. Knox, Mrs. Howard T. Lane, Mrs. Richard S. Leclaire, Mrs. Ernest F. Little, Mr. & Mrs. James G. Little, Miss Rachel G. Longstreet, Mrs. George H. Lundin, Greta L. M. Mangold, Mrs. Wilfred J. Merry Weeders Garden Club Milton, Mrs. Robert C. Morgan, Mrs. Myles Morgan, Mrs. Philip M. Morgan-Worcester N. Najarian, Mr. & Mrs. Arsen Nasbn, Mr. & Mrs, Forrest C. Nason, Mr. & Mrs. William H. , Jr. Nelson, Mrs. Peter A. New England Regional Lily Group 0. O'Mara, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. P. Perkins, Mr. & Mrs. Dwight ft. Piedmont Gardens Piehler, Dr. & Mrs. Edmund 0. Plumley, Mr. & Mrs. H. Ladd Princeton Garden Club R. Rice, Miss Rosemary Ringe, Mr. Albert F. Ritter, Mr. Ernest Rommel, Mrs. John, Jr. Ronald, Miss Marjorie Rose, Mr. Donald P. S. Salo, Mr. Richard V. Sandberg, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley A. Sherman, Lily T. Sherman, Margaret E. Trust Smiley, Mr. & Mrs. Ray G. Smiley, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard I. Smith, Mr. Wayne C. Stapor, Mr. Peter S. Stephan, Mrs. William Stephens, Mr. Kenn Stinson, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Stoddard Charitable Trust Stoddard, Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Symonds, Mr. Richard N. Tarbox, Mr. & Mrs. Roger E. Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. John E. Tessier, Mrs. Ernest Thies, Prof. Wilbur H. Trask, Miss Hazel G. W. Warburton, Mrs. Frank Wells, Mrs. George B. Wells, Mrs. Roy A. Wheeler, Mrs. William A., Ill Wilman, Mr. & Mrs. Rodney B. Wolf, Mrs. Natalie W. Wondolowski, Mrs. Joseph P. Woolsey, Mr. & Mrs. John M. , Jr. Worcester Brush Company Worcester County 4-H Advisory Council Worcester Garden Club Wright, Mrs. E. Stanley Wylie, Dr. & Mrs. H. Lee REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The committee has maintained the attractiveness and resources of the Library during the past year. 101 books have been added; we gratefully acknowledge the gifts by the following members and friends: American Camellia Society American Plant Life Mrs. Donald H. Dalbeck Mr. Harry Dixon Mrs. Roger N. Heald New York Agricultural Station Mr. Kenn Stephens Mrs. Connie Thayer Mr. Roy Wall Margaret T. Wheatly American Lily Society American Rose Society Mr. & Mrs. M. Cunningham & Family Congressman Joseph D. Ear ley Mr. Kenneth Lynch Helen Ormond Mr. Emerson Robarge Mr. Arthur A. Turnbull Mrs. Ruth Dyer Wells Believing that the Library is in good comprehensive and contemporary condition, we have allowed a larger proportion of our budget to be used for the construction of shelving in our second floor stack room. This will enable the retirement of older, less attractive and less used books from our shelves in the Library, and yet have them available when needed. We wish to take this opportunity to honor the passing of our good friend and fellow committee member, Edwin W. Proctor. His optimistic personality, intelligent and yet practical knowledge of Horticulture, generosity in sharing the products of his garden and greenhouse and interest and loyalty to the Society, will be greatly missed. The last charactaristic is well proven by his thoughtful bequest to the Society of $10,000.00; one half of the income from this will help cover the future needs of our Library. Kenneth Knight, Chairman Library Committee REPORT OF THE PRESERVATION ORCHARD AND FRUIT COMMITTEL Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The S. Lothrop Davenport Preservation Orchard is a symbol of life. The fresh wood growth, the blossoms, the fruit, including the mice, insects and viruses affecting apples, and man's struggle to overcome nature's elements through water, fertilizer and spray make it live. The Orchard Committee met November 29, 1978, at the site and transacted the following business: Loren Manbeck was re-elected Chairman of the Committee. The cost of Old Sturbridge Village labor in maintaining the Orchard is budgeted at $750 per year. This involves spraying weekly, starting in April and continuing into mid-July; supplying spreaders for shaping the trees; mowing grass and maintaining bait stations. Reviewing the agreement dated July 9, 1969, between Worcester County Horti- cultural Society and Old Sturbridge Village, which stated, upon termination of the Orchard program at Creeper Hill, Worcester County Horticultural Society would transfer the yearly fee to Old Sturbridge Village. This amounted to $175 in 1969. However, this has never been placed into practice by Worcester County Horticultural Society. Therefore, the Orchard Committee recommends to the Finance Committee that $350 be budgeted as Worcester County Horticultural Society's share in maintaining the Orchard and pay to Old Sturbridge Village $350 beginning with the 1979 fiscal year of the Society. We are concentrating on the growth of wood for the next two to three years so that our scion program may generate revenue for the Society as it once did. Many changes need to be worked out, such as an up-to-date list of scions avail- able, a repricing structure, and shipping cutoff dates. Dates discussed were for the winter - February 1, and for the summer - June 15. A soil modification experimental program is being conducted at the site. This program involves the use of Sturbridge sewer sludge, composted three to four years now, applied to the Orchard soil on a programmed schedule and then monitored - the soil, the tree wood, the tree leaves and fruit. This program is being funded through the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, with the help of the University of Massachusetts. The results of this program, recognizing the cooperative venture of Worcester County Horticultural Society and Old Sturbridge Village, will be published in a paper. The Orchard was certified August 29, 1979, by the Department of Food and Agriculture, No. 351. We have space for 23 more varieties of trees at the site. The members of the Committee were pleased with the growth this past year, and we at Old Sturbridge Village would like you to come see. Loren Manbeck, Chairman Preservation Orchard & Fruit Committee REPORT OF YOUTH COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Youth Committee met twice last year. Considering the involvement of young people of Worcester County in the Horticultural Society, much was accomplished. Participation in all shows was higher than last year. Those who enrolled in the Garden Contest received their awards at a special luncheon on Youth Seminar Day. This was held at the time of the Harvest Festival. Four workshops were also offered and well attended. They were: Grooming Plant Material for Exhibition by Mrs. Donald Stevens; Table Settings by Mrs. Ralph Hill; Plant Identification and Judging, Robert Smiley and Ecucational Exhibits by Mrs. Shirley Smiley. This program was enthusiastically received and, hopefully, will be repeated. Youth Committee members were on hand while young people set up their own exhibits . We are grateful to Mr. Kenn Stephens, Director; Paul Rogers, President; and especially to Mrs. Fayre Nason and Mrs. Marie O'Mara who type cards and take care of needs before exhibits; also Mr. Howard Borggaard and Mr. Arthur O'Mara for judging gardens. We are looking forward to a good 1979 with the Worcester County Horti- cultural Society. Olive L. Prunier, Chairman Youth Committee MEMBERSHIP 1978 During 1978, 120 Annual Members joined our Society, 1 new Life Member, and 3 memberships were given to young people winning first prize for their gardens 3 years in a row. We lost 17 by death and 112 failed to renew. The present membership is 1,130. Following are listed new members in 1978: Annual Mr. & Mrs. David E. Anderson & Family Mrs. Helen E. Andreson Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Apkarian Mrs. James Backstrom Mr. Lawrence Bacon Mrs. E. Stanley Bates Mrs. Jane Bates Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Belber & Family Mrs. Pearl S. Bertelsen Mrs. William H. Brown Mrs. Mary Anne Buckingham Mr. & Mrs. John Burke Mr. & Mrs. George Cagan Miss Louise Car ruth Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Cederbaum Peter Christo Mr. Francis M. Clark Miss Deborah A. Cochran Mrs. Helen B. Conant Mrs. Pauline Condon Mr. & Mrs. Robert DeN. Cope Mr. Horace C. Crandall Mrs. A. Gordon Cross Mr. James C. Crowley Mrs. Cathleen M. Crowley Mr. & Mrs. David Dalton Mr. John P. Dowd Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Ellis Mr. Charles A. Erskine Mrs. Mildred V. Evans Mr. Richard F. Falvey Mrs. Terence P. Finan Mr. & Mrs. Leland Fisler Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Frost Mr. Francis C. Galvin Mr. & Mrs. Hugh R. Gardner Mrs. Godwin R.F. Gay Mrs. Maryann Gleazen Dr. & Mrs. Richard Glew Mr. Jared Golen Mr. Rufus H. Gould Mr. Simon H. Gregory Mrs. Nancy Guglielmello Mrs. Albert Haddad Mr. James G. Halal Mr. H. Thurston Handley Mr. & Mrs. Peter Haroutian Mr. & Mrs. Glenn A. Hastings Ms. Kathryn M. Hastings Mr. & Mrs. Howard H. Havens Mrs. Ruth Heeder Chandrasekhara B. T. Hegde Mr. Louis A. Higbie Mrs. Ralph Hill Mrs. Irja R. Hofschire Mr. & Mrs. Gunnar E. Hollstrom Mrs. Carl L. Hook, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Jackson Mr. Willis E. Janes Miss Sylvia M. Jarvey Mr. Lloyd S. Jenkins Miss Esther Johnson Miss Pamela C. Johnson Mr. Michael J. Keating Miss Winnifred C. Kennedy Mr. David M. Kessner Patricia A. Lynch Mrs. Chester Kulisa Kimberly Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Lindquist Mrs. Ina M. Longton & Jack Mr. & Mrs. Homer E. MacNutt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. McDougald, Jr. Mrs. Mary C. McGrail Mr. & Mrs. James W. Meagher, Jr. Mr. Kenneth C. Merritt Mr. & Mrs. John J. Monahan Mr. & Mrs. Cecil J. Murray Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Naiva Mrs. Wallace E. Norton Mr. & Mrs. George P. Olson Mr. Robin Reed Owens Fir. & Mrs. Matteo Pagano Mr. & Mrs. David Parker Mrs. R. W. Peckitt Mrs. Norman A. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. G. Harris Pettee Mrs. Andrew H. Pisecki Mrs. Frank J. Rivers Mrs. Betty F. Robinson Mr. Donald P. Hose Miss Isada Rosenberg Miss Dorothy E. Rowe Mrs. Anthony Sakowich Mr. & Mrs. Edward Salkiewicz & Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Severens Contributing Memberships 197S •Irs . Mortimer Herbert Appley Miss Virginia L. Ball Mrs. John Z. Buckley Dr. & Mrs. William T. Carle ton Mr. & Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Edwin B. Coghlin Mrs. John W. Coghlin Mr. & Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. Douglas Crocker Mr. John W. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Warren H. Davenport Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Dean Mr. & Mrs. Howard G. Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Horace Gooch Mr. & Mrs. John W. Gray Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Gustafson Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Heald Mrs. Mahlon B. Hoagland Hortulus Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Warren H. Howard Mrs. William E. Isham Dr. & Mrs. Albert R. Jones, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. A. Raymond Larson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Loring Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon B. Lubin Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Lundy Mr. Robert K. Massey Mrs. Magda Meyersohn Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Morgan Mrs. Philip M. Morgan Dr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Morse Mr. Harrison L. Neylon Mr. & Mrs. William 0. Pettit, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Smith G. Philips Dr. & Mrs. Edmund 0. Piehler Mrs. David M. Richards Mrs. William M. Roderick Mr, & Mrs. Paul F. Schlaikjer Mrs. Samuel Shellabarger Dr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Sherer, Jr. Mrs. Barbara Sleeper 2r. & Mrs. Ivan M. Spear Mr. 5c Mrs. Richard C. Steele Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Stinscn Dr. William T. Sylvia, Jr. Mr. Arthur R. Taylor, Jr. Mir. & Mrs. Benno VonMayrhauser Mrs. Richard K. Wellington Mrs. Joseph N. White, Jr. Mr. Larry Witkin Dr. & Mrs. H. Lee Wylie Mr. Edwin H. ifoung, Jr. Sustaining Memberships Mr. Loren Manbeck Mr. & Mrs. Richard Prouty Mrs. George B. Wells Worcester County Beekeepers Association MEMBERSHIP 1978 ( Continued ) Mr. Stanley Shapiro Mrs. William E. Shumway Mrs. Barbara Sleeper Ms. Dawn A. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Leonard I. Smith Mr. Stpehen P. Snow Southbridge Garden Club Mr. Stephen J. Sposato Mr. & Mrs. Eliot M. Sterling Mr. & Mrs. John L. Stoddard Dr. Bruce A. Thayer Mrs. Constance A. Thayer Dr. John Douglaj Thayer Judge & Mrs. James Brown Tiff any, Jr. Mr. Maurice Tougas Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Trotto, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Wadsworth Mrs. Jane W. Waterhouse Mr. George Avery White, III Mr. & Mrs. John Wieditz Mrs. Joan Williams Miss Kathy Williams Mr. & Mrs. Rodney B. Wilman Mr. & Mrs. Merton C. Wilmot Mr. Larry Witkin Worcester Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Mr. Edwin R. Young, Jr. Life Kenn Stephens Given by the Society Roger Allen Joanne Lapierre Patrice McCauley The following members have passed away since the 1977 Annual Meeting: Mr. Frank L. Abbott Vermont Mrs. Clarence S. Arms Worcester Mrs. Walter E. Barnard Chester, Vermont Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Worcester Mr. Attilio E. Conti Clinton Miss Alice H. Dickinson Worcester Mrs. John M. Fallon Shrewsbury Miss Mae Fitman Holden Mr. Aaron Goodale West Boylston Mr. Raymond P. Grosvenor Worcester Mr. Walter Hopkins Florida Mr. Robert F. Kinney Barre Miss Sarah Oliver Worcester Mrs. Aurore L. Robert Worcester Mrs. Margaret I. Stanton Worcester Mr. Charles W. Turner Amherst Mrs. 0. Bradley Wood Worcester REPORT OF THE GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Last spring two very pleasant tours of gardens in the Boston and Worcester areas were quickly sold out after they were announced. On May Sth a full bus went to Boston for the Beacon Hill Garden Club's Open Gardens. Despite a late spring there were some blossoms and many interest- ing plantings in the seven charming walled gardens of lovely old homes. After luncheon at the Hampshire House, some of us strolled through the Public Garden to view the tulip beds with their underplan tings of pansies. Then on in the bus to Mt. Auburn Cemetery where we learned about the old and rare trees and shrubs in this historical burial ground. For the June 15th tour of Worcester area gardens we were fortunate, indeed, to have the privilege of visiting five unusually beautiful places graciously opened to us by Mesdames Milton, Stoddard, Pierpont, Mirick and Erskine. The Pierponts served festive refreshments at mid-day. Fayre Nason made all the arrangements for these two memorable trips and we are grateful to her. A two night Hudson River trip which was planned for October was not fully subscribed and was cancelled. We urge that you make suggestions to the new committee about gardens which you would like to see in the coming year. Roberta D. Knox, Chairman Garden Tour Committee REPORT OF THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Fir. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Hospitality Committee has enjoyed creating with the Society members and others, the sociability of the various gatherings throughout the year. The Flower Shows, the Summer exhibitions and other planned events, have been carried out by very willing hosts and hostesses from our Society. The receptions for members at the Preview of the Spring Flower and Harvest Shows were a great success. New younger members have been asked, soon after joining, to work, and seem pleased to do so. Volunteers hosted five flower exhibitions from June through September. I wish to thank the members of my Hospitality Committee, when called upon, and to extend very grateful thanks to Fayre Nason and Dan Gotha for their advice to us. Barbara Butler, Chairman Hospitality Committee REPORT OF THE GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Garden Awards Committee will make twenty awards this afternoon. The members of the committee during the past year have been Mrs. George Comstock, Miss Isabel Arms, Mrs. Ragnar Gustaf son , Mrs. John Ewer, Mr. Bernard Knowlton, Mr. Edward Eagan and Mr. Merritt Cutting. Your committee concentrated on covering the whole of the county. We will make awards tc gardens in the core area of Worcester, Holden, West Boylston, Shrewsbury and Millbury; also to gardens in Gardner, Westminster, Hubbardson and Barre in the North; Sturbridge and Southbridge in the South; Brookfield and North Brookfield in the West; and Northboro and Harvard in the East. We solicit the help of members of the Society in finding outstanding gardens. You may call a committee member or Mrs. Nason at the Library. Merritt E. Cutting, Chairman Garden Awards Committee REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: At its planning meeting on February 16, 1978, the Scholarship Committee revised the rules and regulations for the scholarship program and the scholarship application. The outstanding change in the rules was the placing of greater emphasis upon the applicant's interest in horticulture. As a result of sending letters to the principals of all secondary schools serving Worcester County residents, the conmittee received more applications than previously, seventeen. These were all from qualified students thus making the selection of seven recipients difficult. Because of a donation of one hundred dollars earmarked for the Scholarship Fund the committee was able to award a total of eleven hundred dollars Cone thousand of this amount had been budgeted for scholarships) to seven students as follows: four at two hundred dollars, and three at one hundred dollars. At its Annual Sale of Flowering Spring Bulbs on the day of the Dahlia Show, September 14, the committee sold $700 worth of spring bulbs earning $350 for the Scholarship Fund. Also during the past year $250 has been realized from giving Horticultural Society mugs in return for a donation to the scholarship committee of $10 each. Scholarship Committee members for 1978 were Carroll M. Abbott of Worcester, Chairman; John Boomer of Mendon; Pierre Cournoyer of Southbridge; Mrs. Dorothea Mahoney of Worcester; John Matis and James McLain of Holden. The following members of the Society assisted the committee at the bulb sale: Mrs. Gordon S. Butler, Mrs. Edward Clifford, Mrs. Olive Prunier, Mrs. James Backs trom, Mrs. Paul Johnson, and Mrs. Carroll Abbott. Carroll M. Abbott, Chairman Scholarship Committee REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Last year's Public Relations report could probably be duplicated for January, 1979 - which is reason enough for this chairman to retire. The best public relations event of 1978 was the appointment of a new Executive Director with publicity ideas and skills of his own, as witnessed by the exciting programs, classes, and lectures planned, and by the brochures and program folders prepared in Kenn Stephens' own office. The Society and the new P.R. Committee are very lucky. In a year of increasing financial problems, publicity of the Horticultural Society's activities will perhaps be even more important. Consideration should be given to the difference between the cost of a bulk mailing (at 2.70 per piece) and first class mailings. Postage for 200 copies in a bulk mailing, for example, would cost $5.40; that same $5.40 would mail only 36 copies at the first class rate. The cost of running off the additional copies would be negligible, though additional help in addressing and sorting would be needed. My thanks to Fayre Nason, and to the members of the Public Relations Committee: Virginia Ball of Worcester, John Boomer of Mendon, Mrs. John J. Foley of Auburn, Mrs. Ragnar W. Gustafson, Jr., of Millbury, Mrs. Alvin H. Schiffman of Worcester, Mrs. Roger VanTassel and Mrs. James T. Wilcox, both of Holden. Polly Cowan, Chairman Public Relations Committee REPORT OF THE WILD FLOWER JUDGE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It has been a pleasure to judge the wild flowers in our Spring and Summer Shows. The number of entries in the adult classes remains about the same. It was good to see entries by new exhibitors in some of the early shows. The entries in the Fall Show were off. This was disappointing because the many different wild asters and goldenrod make a good show. There are also the closed gentian and the wild mints that are in bloom at the time of this show. May we have more of these next year! The two children's shows were a joy. They brought in so many entries of both cultivated and wild flowers. Let us hope that will continue and extend to the adult classes. Merritt E. Cutting Judge cf Wild Flowers REPORT OF THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: As you all Know, we have a new Director, Kenn Stephens; and a new custodian, Dan Gotha, so many changes have been evident in the exhibitions as well as all over the building. The exhibitions area in the Great Hall has been set up in a different physical manner, which I personally feel is a definite improvement. Mr. Stephens has been part of each of the Exhibitions Committee meetings and has contributed considerable from his broad knowledge of such activities. This report is not for the purpose of telling about how beautiful the shows have been... we are all aware of that. Rather it is to report upon the major con- siderations taken up at the various Exhibitions Committee meetings. Some of these appear below, but in no particular chronological or other order: 1. It was discussed at length to change the wording on the front cover of the Schedule of Premiums to something more descriptive than Schedule of Premiums as it now exists. The committee finally decided that "Schedule of Premiums" adequately "tells it like it is", and no change was made. 2. We had hoped to make some changes in the Wildf lowers List to bring it up- to-date as to those which should not be picked. Contact with the New England Wildflower Preservation Society resulted in our leaving the list the way it is until we have more concrete recommendations from them on possible changes which may be "in the works". 3. Concerning Potted Plants calls in the schedule. . .Exhibitors and Judges are asked to become familiar with Rule #29, Page 5, in the Schedule of Premiums... that the same potted plants can be exhibited only once in a season for prize money. And where judges recognize a pot exhibited for the second time, make the necessary notations on the exhibitor's card to that effect. 4. John Koning of Bigelow's Nurseries says he'll build a frame suitable and capable of holding the Hanging Plants entries. John will also be the Chairman for the Spring Show and has come up with plans for the layout of the exhibits. 5. The Spring Show will see two more new exhibitors: Holmes-Schusas Florists of Worcester and Worcester Allied Florists Association. 6. Table Settings were added in 1978 to two summer shows. Peg Dickinson organized the Table Settings themes. Hopefully, there will be 11 entries in the 1979 Spring Show. 7. Betty Cifford and Minta Cowan will be co-chairmen of the 1979 Garden Club Exhibits downstairs. The Building & Grounas Committee OK'd wall support con- struction on the walls as a permanent addition for the garden clubs to be able to have something to which tc attach back drops. 8. High Schools have been contacted by Kenn Stephens in an attempt to get more schools to participate during the 1979 season. Two schools have decided to participate with more considering it. One-hundred square foot gardens, hope- fully, will result. 1. There is the possibility of some plant societies doing something in the West Hall during the 1979 season. REPORT OF THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE (Continued) 10. A Christmas Show for 1979 will be held the first week of December from the first to the fifth with "Holidays in the Heart of. New England" during which ethnic groups will participate in their own respective manners. Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Chairman Exhibitions Committee REPORT OF THE FRUIT JUDGE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: I am reporting on my first year as a Fruit Judge for the Society. During this year I performed fruit judging duties in seven shows. They were as follows: March 3, June 22, July 14, 22, August 17, September 14 and November 2. On September 14th I judged fruit and flowers for both adult and juvenile (Senior and Junior) as a substitute for H. Thurston Handley. During the spring show I was privileged to be a judge of the Worcester County Garden Clubs Exhibit, "Doorway Gardens of Different Architectural Periods". Premium lists were followed as printed with little difficulty encountered in fitting the provided categories to the exhibitors entered. The quality of the fruit observed is quite high but it is felt that many more commercial growers in the immediate Worcester area are potential exhibitors. I send newsletters to all fruit growers in the area as a part of my job as Extension Fruit Specialist, and with your permission I could invite them to participate in the shows held during that part of the year coincident to their harvest periods. It is also important to encourage more amateur exhibitors but have no suggestion on how to attract them except through the media or extension offices. Consideration might be given to adding the Seckel as a class of pears because it seemed to be in the majority among those varieties exhibited. I have enjoyed being your fruit judge in 1978 and look to 1979 as a year of increased participation in the exhibition of fruit by both professionals and amateurs. James T. Williams Judge of Fruit REPORT OF PLANT AND FLOWER JUDGE Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This was ray 3rd year as your flower and plant judge. During 1978, I partici- pated in 6 shows as follows: March 3, June 22, July 22, September 14 and November 2. Jim Williams kindly filled in for me during my vacation for the September 14 show. I judged all flowers and plants, commercial and amateur classes except those specialty flowers and exhibits covered by associations at these various shows. In addition, I was called upon at times to assist in other areas such as vegetables, educational exhibits, Christmas trees, etc. Also, this year the spring show was judged for the Horticultural Perfection Award of the Horticult- ural Society as a member of their judging team. The judging criteria in the various premium lists were followed closely and comments left on displays to assist exhibitors for future shows. The exhibit quality was excellent this year although the youth displays seemed fewer in number. I would like to present the following suggestions for the trustees' consideration: 1. Premiums specified for specific entries for example, Marigolds 3.00, 2.00, 1.50 should be carefully reviewed since due to inflation we are reaching the point where premiums are no longer competitive with market prices or worthwhile to pay for exhibitors time and effort. This is also true for fruits and vegetables . 2. Classes for flowers should be updated particularly for some of the smaller shows Hemerocallis , Dahlia, etc. Cannon varieties exhibited have changed over the years and also the "general" type classes such as "annuals", "perennials", etc., often become too large miscellaneous groupings for accurate and effective judging. Perhaps a miscellaneous category with classes of 3 similar types could be set up at the Judge's discretion. 3. Crowding is a problem with some of the commercial pot plant displays - could the number of pots per area be denoted or the display space expanded - they would be easier to judge and more interesting to viewers. 4. Hanging plants have become increasingly popular - more classes are needed to accomodate these and more premium money for these plants which may be expensive to grow and ship for exhibit. 5. Perhaps a survey of members could be undertaken to determine what they need to encourage them to exhibit, what they would like to see displayed, etc. I hope to attend the Annual Meeting this year and look forward to continu- ing as plant and flower judge in 1979. H. Thurston Handley, Jr. Plant and Flower Judge EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. President & Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: As you all know, July 1, 1979 marked the beginning of my work with the Society in the capacity of executive director. You have all welcomed me kindly. Your friendliness and warmth, from the be- ginning, has encouraged me to feel less the outsider and more at home. Worcester County Horticultural Society has a long and impressive history of which I am most mindful. Nighttime reading is often spent in reading the early records of our Society, the TRANSACTIONS. One cannot help but be excited by all that has gone before in the work of this Society. It is upon this past that we build today and for the future. I am reminded of a statement by Ada Louise Huxtable, architectural critic of the New York Times, in a recent article where she says, "In the end, history will win1'"! Just so with Worcester County Horticultural Society. It is our past that insures our future! Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers of the Year 1980 • • • Reports of the Officers and Committee Year Ending November 30/ 1979 30 ELM STREET. WORCESTER. MASSACHUSETTS 617-752-4274 TRANSACTIONS 1979 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Officers, Trustees & Committee Members 2-3 Report of the Secretary k Proclamation of the President 5 Statement of Operations 6 Balance Sheet 7 Statement of Income 8-9 Endowment Funds 10 Summary of Accounting Policies 11 -12 Contributors to the General Fund 13 Contributors to the Capital Improvements Fund 14 -16 Report of the Building & Grounds Committee 17 Report of the Exhibitions Committee 18 Report of the Finance Committee 19 Report of the Garden Awards Committee 20 Report of the Garden Tours Committee 21 Report of the Hospitality Committee 22 Report of the Judge of Vegetables 23 Report of the Chairman of the Lecture Series 23 Report of the Library Committee 2k Report of the Lunch Room Service 25 Report of the Membership Committee 26 Report of the Plant and Flower Judge 27 Report of the Preservation Orchard & Fruit Committee 28 Report of the Public Relations Committee 29 Report of the Scholarship Committee 30 Report of the Youth Committee 31 Report of the Wild Flower Judge 32 OFFICERS OF THE YEAR 1980 Miss Isabelle Arms PRESIDENT H. Waite Hurlburt VICE PRESIDENTS Paul E. Rogers SECRETARY Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford TREASURER Mrs. Marjorie Lodding 1980 Philip C. Beals Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Fairman C. Cowan George W. Hazzard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Lewis A. Hodgkinson John Koning R. Alden Miller Mrs. Philip A. Peterson Mrs. John D. Rommel, Jr. Richard V. Salo Arnold Banning George J. Moore, Sr. Winthrop McGown TRUSTEES 1981 Palmer W. Bigelow Merritt E. Cutting Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mrs. John L. Harris Carl G. Holm Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Loren W. Manbeck James R. McLain Mrs. Peter S. Morgan Arthur J. O'Mara Robert Smiley William J. Whipple HONORARY TRUSTEES Armand A.Benoit Mrs. Forrest Nason Leslie E. Winter Executive Director Kenn Stephens JUDGES 1982 Mrs. James Basmajian Mrs. Donald Freeland Mrs. Elizabeth Kasakoff Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. David S. Milton Dr. Joseph F. Sherer, Jr, Thomas Simone Howard L. Borggaard Mr s.Robert W. Stoddard Flower Arrangements: Plants and Flowers; Fruit: Vegetables : Herbert E. Berg H. Thurston Handley, James Williams Howard L. Borggaard Jr. Mrs. Robert Milton, Chr. Mrs. Roger J. Bullock Mrs. Ralph H. Hill John Koning Matthew X. Mattus Miss Mary Oates Richard Salo COMMITTEES 1980 EXHIBITIONS Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs, Chr. Merritt Cutting Mrs. Virginia Howie Mrs. Isabel Lane James McLain Mrs. William 0. Pettit, Jr. Thomas Simone Richard Bemis Mrs. Mary Flanagan Mrs. Sallie Knowlton Arthur Levesque Mrs. Richard W. Mirick Mrs. Olive Prunier Mrs. Dorothy Wylie - 2 - FINANCE Palmer W. Bigelow Mrs. James Basmajian, Chr. Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt Mr. and Mrs. H. Lay ton Reid Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Miss Kathleen Kirby Mrs. Harlan Pierpont Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. Kenneth S. Jones Helen Calkins Fayre L. Nason Carroll Abbott, Chr. Mrs. Earle W. Rice Philip Beals Mrs. G. K. A. Andersson Conrad D. Gemmer Miss Virginia Ball, Chr, Mrs. Roger Van Tassel John Boomer, Chr, Kenneth Knight Robert Smiley, Chr. Miss Wendy Howland David Lapierre Edward L. Clifford, Chr, Paul E. Rogers FOOD SERVICE Mrs. Leo Evangelista Miss Jane Newton GARDEN TOURS Mrs. Howard Knox Miss Martha Whittle HOSPITALITY Mrs. Peter S. Morgan Mrs. Webster Ramsey LECTURE SERIES Mrs. John L. Harris Miss Mary Alice Smith LIBRARY John Chadwick Mrs. MEMBERSHIP Herve A. Boissonneault Dr. George Hazzard Mrs. Darragh Kasakoff Mrs. Constant Pepi Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wall Mrs. Philip Peterson, Chr, Mrs. Alson C. Patton Mrs. Richard Wellington Mrs. G. Amos Hay ward, Chr, Dorothy Cunningham, Chr. Wanda Sandberg, Librarian Mrs. Patricia B. DiCiccio Richard V. Salo NOMINATING Richard Bemis PRESERVATION ORCHARD AND FRUIT Walker Cheney Fayre L. .Nason Mrs. George Wells PUBLIC RELATIONS Mrs. John Foley SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. Fairman Cowan, Chr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Ronald A. Robinson Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. James Wilcox, Jr. Pierre Cournoyer John Matis YOUTH Isabella Choate Mrs. John Lapierre Joseph Pitisci Peter Johnson Dorothea Mahoney Mrs. William Howland Dorothea Mahoney Olive Prunier - 3 - / REPORT OF THE SECRETARY WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING January 17, 1980 The 138th Annual Meeting of the Worcester County Horticultural Society was held on January 17, 1980, at ten o'clock in the morning in the East Room at Horticultural Hall, 30 Elm Street. The Secretary called the meeting to order, and President H. Waite Hurlburt opened the meeting with a brief address to the membership. The reading of the minutes of the previous Annual Meeting was waived by vote. The reports of the Treasurer and the Committee Chairmen were given and will not be covered here as they are published in these Transactions. Under old business, it was announced that we have new real estate agents handling our Front Street property, and it is hopeful that they will find a buyer. The asking price is $138,000. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Mrs. Roger Heald, next presented the slate of officers and trustees to be elected. With no further nominations from the floor, the Secretary was instructed to cast one ballot for the slate as presented. The budget for 1980 was presented by the Treasurer, and was accepted. The proposed changes in the By-Laws were briefly explained by Mr. Linwood Erskine, and motion was made, seconded, and voted unanimously to approve these changes. The above items of business had previously been approved by the Board of Trustees at its November 29, 1979 meeting. The Executive Director, Kenn Stephens, presented his report of the year's busy and innovative activities and programs, and before adjournment, a proclamation was read by President H. Waite Hurlburt, naming the year 1980 as our 140th Anniversary Year. We shall look forward to the next decade as one of really solid achievement. Following the meeting, those who had made reservations remained for a delicious luncheon, and the Garden Awards presentation program in the afternoon. Elizabeth M. Gifford (Mrs. Richard 0.) Secretary - 4 - PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT Whereas "preliminary movements which resulted in the formation or the Worcester County Horticultural Society were made early in the Autumn of 1840 ... by several men desirous of forming a society, for the purpose of mutual Improvement in the theoretical and practical branches of Horticulture ..." *' Whereas the "Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-two ... enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: ... a corporation, by the name of Worcester County Horticultural Society, for the purpose of advancing the sceince. and encouraging and improving the practise of Horticulture ... Whereas in the By-Laws of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Inc., adopted at the 138th Annual Meeting read that this Society "should be operated as an educational organization for the prupose of advancing £) the knowledge and science of horticulture and related subjects . .." I declare that the year of 1980 be observed officially and celebrated as the 140th Anniversary of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. H. Waite Hurlburt, President January, 1980. X) Transactions of the Worcester County Horticultural Society 1847-1875. 2 * By-Laws of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, Inc., adopted at the 138th Annual Meeting 17 January 1980. - 5 - KLEBETR A. CAMPBELL. 3RD CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 370 MAIN STREET WORCESTER. MASSACHUSETTS OI6O8 Worcester County Horticultural Society 30 Elm Street Worcester, Massachusetts I have examined the balance sheet of the Worcester County Horticultural Society as of November 30, 1979 and the related statements of income and ex- penditures and fund balances for the year then ended, all prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. My examination was made in accord- ance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as I con- sidered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly the finanical position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at Nov- ember 30, 1979 and the results of its operation for the year then ended, in conformity with the basis of accounting described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Certified Public Accountant February 26, 1980 - 6 - WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Balance Sheet November 30, 1979 CURRENT FUNDS - UNRESTRICTED Assets : Cash Certificates of deposit including accrued interest Marketable securities - market value - $193,716 Total assets Liabilities^ Employees' withholdings Total liabilities Fund balance Total liabilities and fund balance $ 16,322 218,130 176,527 $ 1,221 $ 410.979 $ 1,221 409,758 $ 410,979 CURRENT FUNDS - RESTRICTED Assets: Cash Interest receivable Total assets Fund balance 6,062 640 6.702 6.702 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Assets : Land, buildings and equipment Less - Accumulated depreciation Total assets Fund balance $ 548,384 332,596 $,215.788 $ 215,788 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Assets : Cash Certificates of deposit Total assets Fund balances $ 64 46,664 $ 46.728 $ 46.728 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. - 7 - WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statement of Income and Expenditures and Fund Balances For the Year ended November 30, 1979 CURRENT FUNDS - UNRESTRICTED Income : Contributions Membership dues Show admissions Show previews Educational services - net Experimental orchard - net Tours - net Bulb and mug sales - net Small shop Use of Horticultural Hall Dividends and interest Rent - Front Street real estate 17,806 9,215 10,665 1,745 504 873 2,267 143 644 3,136 14,521 20,075 Total income $ 81,594 Expenditures: Salaries Payroll taxes Awards and scholarships Exhibition expenses - net Children's gardens Library services - net Lectures - net Professional fees Office supplies and expense Postage Heat, light and power Building repairs and maintenance Public relations Investment management fees Insurance Miscellaneous expense 40,221 2,640 5,036 5,749 337 800 373 550 3,375 1,677 13,527 5,120 788 1,270 5,558 320 Total expenditures 87,341 ( 5,747) Other income ( expenditures) : Capital fund raising $ 164,937 Dividends and interest on above funds 7,514 Purchases for Land, Building and Equipment Fund ( 13,746) 58,705 Settlement of Front Street lease Front Street property expenses Gain on sale of securities - net 70,000 ( 10,889) 59,111 464 218,280 Net income 212,533 Fund balance: December 1, 1978 197,225 November 30, 1979 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. $ 409,758 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statement of Income and Expenditures and Fund Balances For the Year ended November 30, 1979 CURRENT FUNDS - RESTRICTED Income : Interest Expenditures: Awards Library Addition to endowment fund principal Net income Fund balance: December 1, 1978 November 30, 1979 716 133 51 $ 3,032 900 2,132 4,570 $ 6.702 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Fund balance, December 1, 1978 Additions purchased from current funds - unrestricted Less - Depreciation for the year Fund balance, November 30, 1979 $ 202,500 13,746 ( 458) $ 215,788 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Additions: Contributions Restricted income added to principal Total additions Fund balance: December 1, 1978 $ 11,000 51 $ 11,051 35,677 November 30, 1979 $ 46.728 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. - 9 - WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Endowment Funds November 30, 1979 Principal Amount Earnings For Year Earnings Restricted For Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund Williams Eames Fund Frederick A. Blake Fund Edwin Draper Fund Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund G. A. Bigelow Fund Chandler Bullock Fund Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund Edwin Winslow Lincoln Fund Cook-Davey Fund Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund Gerald Fales Memorial Fund Edward A. Bigelow Fund George B. Slater Fund Thayer Fund Hadwen Fund National Association of Gardners Fund Harvie Channin Educational Fund Mrs. Edward A. Bigelow Fund Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund Children's Garden Fund Warren Higgins Fund Scholarship Fund Edwin W. Proctor Fund 1,000 500 1,000 300 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 500 5,000 1,000 600 2,000 1,000 1,000 470 2,000 1,000 1,226 2,107 1,000 10,000 500 1,000 25 10,000 78 39 78 23 39 78 78 78 39 389 78 47 136 78 78 37 156 78 94 162 78 778 39 78 2 194 Books for library Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes Children's interests Unrestricted New fruits, scholarships Prizes - children Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes Unrestricted Scholarships ($75) and add to principal ($19) Scholarships ($130) and add to principal ($32) Prizes Prizes ($389) and library ($389) Children's garden Prizes Scholarships Scholarships ($97) and library ($97) Total funds Total earnings $ 46.728 $ 3,032 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. - 10 - WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements For the Year ended November 30, 1979 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The financial statements have been prepared using the cash basis of accounting. As a result they do not reflect accrued in- come, prepaid expenses, accounts payable or accrued expenses. LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT - All fixed assets are fully depreciated with the exception of additions made during the year of $13,746 which are being depre- ciated using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 15 years. Notes to Financial Statements INVESTED FUNDS HELD UNDER AGENCY AGREEMENT - The following is a summary of the activity: Income : Interest $ 3,130 Dividends 5,349 $ 8,479 Gain on sale of securities - net 464 8,943 Expenses : Management fees 1 ,270 $ 7,673 No additional monies were added to the funds during the year. RENTAL INCOME - The Society leased property under an agreement dated June 1, 1949 which ran until June 1, 1979. Among other things the agreement provided that the tenant was responsible for substantially all costs related to the oper- ation of the property, including real estate taxes and insurance. The rent received during the year to the expiration date was $20,000. A payment of $70,000 in settlement of certain lease provisions also was received. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN - At the beginning of the year the Society had a retirement agreement with one of its employees whereby funds were set aside annually and accumulated for the benefit of the employee upon retirement, death or disability. The funds were not reflected on the Society's books. The am- ounts set aside at the beginning of the year were $2,232. No contributions were made by the society during the year as the agreement was superceded by a new agreement providing for the payment of retirement plan contributions dir- ectly to the employee as additional compensation. Interest was added in the amount of $11. The total fund was disbursed during the year to the employee. CAPITAL FUND RAISING - At November 30, 1979 a total of $186,475 had been pledged. Of this amount $21,538 had not been collected. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements - continued For the Year ended November 30, 1979 INCOME AND EXPENDITURES - The following information further details items shown as - net: Net Income Income Expense (Expense) Educational services $ 1,767 $ 1,263 $ 504 Experimental orchard $ 2,022 $ 1,149 $ 873 Bulb and mug sales $ 282 $ 139 $ 143 Exhibition expenses $ 2,527 $ 8,276 $( 5,749) Library services $ 640 $ 1,440 $( 800) Tours $ 6,415 $ 4,148 $ 2,267 Lectures $ 74 $ 447 $( 373) * z < u J a t 2 z u U 2 J -l W ID fi. s - 12 - CONTRIBUTORS TO THE GENERAL FUND - 1979 Contributions to the Society have been received during 1979 from the following members and friends and are deeply appreciated. Alton Anderson Anonymous Gift Mrs. James Basmajian Armand A.Benoit Mrs. Nathan Bretholtz Mr. & Mrs. Rodney C.Brown Mr. & Mrs. Walter Burokas Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Cofske Mary Rose Cox Mrs. Ralph Cross Mrs. F. Harold Daniels Joseph Dymek Mrs. Arthur Eastman Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Marion Harney Francis Harrington Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harrington Heald Incorporated Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Robert M. Heberton Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins Miss Priscilla R. Higgins Hortulus Garden Club Norton Company Materials Division Mr. & Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt Miss Britta D. Jeppson John Jeppson Mr. & Mrs. Bartow Kelly Mrs. Ernest F. Leclaire Florice F. Ljungberg Dorothy S. Manks Merry Weeders Garden Club Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Myles Morgan Mrs. James Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Perry C. Raymond Petersen Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Margaret E. Sherman Trust Shrewsbury Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Skeates Mr. & Mrs. Ray G. Smiley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smiley Mr. & Mrs. H. D. Solomon Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Steele Worcester Brush Company Worcester County 4-H Advisory Council Mrs. E. Stanley Wright - 13 - CONTRIBUTORS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND 1979 - 1980 The Society is grateful to the following trusts and foundations, corporations and individuals who have so generously supported the Capital Improvements Fund, TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS Alden Trust Fund Fred Harris Daniels Foundation George F. & Sybil Fuller Foundation Guaranty Foundation Higgins Family Trust Mechanics Bank Foundation Morgan-Worcester Stoddard Charitable Trust Wyman-Gordon Foundation CORPORATE GIFTS Consumers Savings Bank Home Federal Savings McLain Greenhouses Norton Company The Paul Revere Life Insurance Company Peoples Savings Bank Worcester Brush Company Worcester County Institution for Savings Worcester County National Bank Worcester Telegram & Gazette INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS Miss Mona Adshead Miss Isabel K. Arms Mr. John E. Auchmoody Virginia L. Ball Mr. Philip C. Beals Armand A. Benoit Dr. Noe N. Benoit Mr. & Mrs. Palmer W. Bigelow Mrs. Howard M. Booth Anthony A. Borgatti, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Cushing C. Bozenhard Mrs. Walter Brenner Mrs. Nathan Bretholtz Mr. & Mrs. Karl L. Briel Miss Ruth M. Brigham Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Brown Mr. Frederick D. Brown Mr. & Mrs. David M. Buck Mrs. John Z. Buckley Mrs. Jacques Burguet Mrs. Gordan S. Butler Mrs. Marion I. Butler Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Calkins, Jr. Harold I. Carmin Mr. & Mrs. Eldon S. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Clifford Mr. B. Austin Coates Miss Elizabeth Collins Mrs. Robert E. Conlon Mrs.Fairman C. Cowan Mary Rose Cox Mrs. Douglas Crocker Miss Evelyn F. Crockett John W. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Merritt Cutting Mrs. Donald Dalbeck, Sr. Mrs. F. Harold Daniels Mrs. Ronald S.Davis Mr. & Mrs. Warren G. Davis Mr. Richard W. Dearborn Patricia Bigelow DeCiccio Mr. & Mrs. Gardener G. DeMallie Mr. James B. Denman Mrs. George T. Dewey, Jr. Mr. Albert J. DiGregorio Mrs. Ralph E. Duffy Mrs. Katherine F. Erskine Mr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Allen L. Estabrook Mr. & Mrs. John C. Ewer Mr. & Mrs. Paris Fletcher Margaret A. Fogarty Leola B. Fraim Mrs. Ruth W. Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Merton W. Fuller Dr. & Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford Audrey L. Gilkerson Dorothy M. Gleason - 14 - Mr. & Mrs. Horace Gooch Mrs. Ina G. Gordon Mrs. Eleanor L. Gow Miss Marion Harney Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harrington Mrs. John Harris Mrs. Gladys P. Hartwell Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Harwood The Garden Club of Harvard Mr. & Mrs. Glenn A. Hastings Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Robert M. Heberton Mr. & Mrs. ^orrest Haffermehl Mr. & Mrs* Robert G. Hess Mrs. Eliza C. Hess Mr. & Mrs. Warren Higgins Holden Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Carl Holm Mrs. Jean K. Holton Mr s.Virginia Howie Mr. Joseph Hudak Mr. H. Waite Hurlburt Mrs. Charles W. Hutchins Doris E. Hutchinson Mrs. Robert Jay Mr. Lloyd S. Jenkins Mr. John Jeppson Mr. Arthur H. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Johnson Miss Winifred C. Kennedy Marion and Helen Kenney Mr. & Mrs. Arthur D. Keown Mr. Arthur D. Keown, Jr. Miss Kathleen Kirby Mr. Harold Knight Kenneth H. Knight Mrs. Elliott B. Knowlton Mrs. Roberta D. Knox Mrs. Richard S. Lane Rachel G. Little Marjorie W. Lodding Mrs. Marguerite J. Longstreet Mrs. Greta L. Lundin Laura S. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Massey Katherine H. McDermott Mrs. Harry R. Mcintosh Mrs. Alice L. Milton Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mirick Mary Barrett Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Morgan Mrs. Peter S. Morgan Mrs. Philip M. Morgan Mrs. James M. Morrison Mrs. Stanley Morton Mary E. Nagle Mr. Arsen Najarian Grace T. Nash Mrs. Hazel Nelson Northboro Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. O'Cpmmpr Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. O'Mara Mr. & Mrs. Fulton B. Orr Mrs. Mildred M. Patt Mrs. Roger A. Pauquet Mr. Dwight A. Perkins Mr. & Mrs. William 0. Pettit, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Edmund 0. Piehler George H. Pride Princeton Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. Richard Prouty Miss Harriet F. Rae Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Raphael Mr. Richard Regan Louise R. Reynders Mr. & Mrs. Edward Richardson Mr. Floridon E. Robinson Mrs. Sherburne B. Rockwell, Jr. Paul E. Rogers Mrs. Esther Rosati Miss Dorothy Rowe Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Russell Mrs. Ruth B. Rustay Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Mrs. Charles H. Sawers Mr. William Sawyer Mrs. Lily T. Sherman Mr. John L. Shoup Mrs. Donald W. Sis tare Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Skeates Miss Rena 0. Small Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Smith Mrs. Richard M. Smith Mrs. C. Jerry Spaulding Dr. & Mrs. Ivan M. Spear Mrs. Lloyd Warren Starbard Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Steele Caroline B. Stephan Mr. Kenn Stephens Mrs. Virginia C. Stimson Mrs. Thomas B. Stinson Tatnuck Garden Group Mr. & Mrs. Harrison G.Taylor, Jr. Mr. Wilbur H. Thies Mrs. William Thurston Miss G. Hazel Trask Mrs. Warren D. Tucker Mr. Henry C. Walker Jane W. Waterhouse Mrs. Richard K. Wellington - 15 - Mrs. George Wells Westboro Garden Club Margaret F. Wheeler Anne C. Whipple Mr. William J. Whipple Mr. & Mrs. Leonard H. White Mrs. Madelin A. Wilmarth Woodridge Garden Club Mr. John M. Woolsey, Jr. Worcester Garden Club Mrs. Alice M. Wright Dr. & Mrs. H. Lee Wylie REPORT OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mr. President, members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This was my first year as a member of the Building and Grounds Committee. It was quite an experience. I think the most notable accomplishment was estab- lishing a Building Improvement Fund. Everything fell into place marvelously and we nearly attained our financial goal in a short period of time. As a result , the heating and technical work have been awarded to Tucker & Rice and Ostrow Electric, respectively. Some of the following items were taken care of this year: a) We acquired new chairs and tables, including storage racks for the chairs . b) The elevators have been repaired, are now in good working order, and will be subsequently checked four times a year. c) New Society flags have arrived. d) The outside lanterns have been repaired. e) Leaks in the roof have all been patched. A couple of items still under discussion are the repairing of the wall along Chestnut Street, and having the entire roof redone. I think Tom Simone deserves special credit for taking care of the crab apples that fall in the area along Chestnut Street to the Elm Street side of the hall. Also, Tom has planted the annuals and the Dutch bulbs. Mrs. Frank L. Harrington generously absorbed the costs of the annuals and bulbs. Another item needing consideration is the generator which is still not function- ing. We hope now that the electrical work is being done that this problem will be alleviated. I would also like to extend my personal thanks to Kenn Stephens for his assistance and advice during the past year. Respectfully submitted, John Koning, Chairman Building and Grounds Committee - 17 - REPORT OF THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This year the regular shows were held, and they were beautifully staged. Each show had its own premium schedule printed on colored paper. The shows are popular for many of us, but, as in the past, we do not reach as many people as we should. However, Kenn Stephens, with his ingenuity and wide experience, has been able to attract new exhibitors and their friends from outside of Worcester County. To help these exhibitors, a compromise was made to have the shows open at twelve o'clock instead of the 1979 eleven o'clock time. The Flower Arrangement Schedule has been enlarged, its base broadened, and designated as the Design Division. Many exhibitors in this group work for points only and not money prizes. An innovation this year, Holidays in the Heart of New England, was an especially beautiful show, and involved the work and inspiration of many people. This will be a future annual event. Also, in the evening before this show opened to the public, as well as the evening before the other large shows, a gala opening was held. Everyone seemed to enjoy these fes- tive occasions. Because of our need to increase our income, the Harvest Festival, Holiday Show, as well as the Spring Flower Show will be free to members, but there will be an admission charge for non-members. An extra plus for the Harvest Festival will be a return to Horticultural Hall of the garden displays that have been held at the Galleria in Worcester Center. It has been a busy year. My thanks to the members of the Exhibition Com- mittee, all of whom had special jobs to do — and my special thanks to Clyde Swisher as an invaluable member of the team effort. Respectfully submitted, Alice Milton, Chairman Exhibitions Committee REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE January 17, 1980. Report on Capital Campaign As of January 15, 1980, we have received 193 gifts totalling $197,098.35, leaving us about $2,900 short of our goal. I believe that you will be interested in knowing from whom these gifts were received. Our first five gifts came from the Alden Trust, George A. and Sybil Fuller Foundation, the Stoddard Trust, the Higgins Family Trusts, and one member. These five gifts totalled $150,000, or 75% of our goal. We received 19 gifts of $1,000 or more, which totalled $179,000, or 89.5% of our goal. We received 25 gifts of $500 or more, totalling $182,400, or 91% of our goal. Thus, 13 of the donors contributed 92.5% of the amount raised. Another 51 donors contributed between $100 and $5000, or a total of $6,765. Accordingly, 76 gifts of $100 or more totalled $189,165, or 96% of the amount raised. Investments Our investment account which is managed by the Mechanics Bank has a market value of $176,219.10 on November 30, 1979. This account was established in 1963 and prior to August, 1979, income was reinvested. The account was established with the hope that when the Newberry lease of our Front Street property expired the income produced would help make up for the $40,000 we had been receiving. Unfortunately, the account has not grown as expected. There has been some discussion among members of the Finance Committee regarding the desirability of continuing this investment arrangement, especially because of the relatively high return which can be obtained from fixed income securities. This matter is to be discussed at a meeting of the Finance Committee to be held March 4, 1980. Edward L. Clifford, Chairman Finance Committee - 19 - REPORT OF THE GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE The work of the Garden Awards Committee has been centered within two areas of concern: The establishment of guidelines listing categories of gardens and a list of evaluation standards. Categories are: 1) Residential gardens: a) gardens developed and maintained without professional help and b) gardens developed and maintained with professional assistance. 2) Industrial and/or commercial gardens: i) Horticultural excellence, and ii) design with the land. Clarifying and broadening the scope of the work of this committee will allow a consideration of increased numbers of gardeners who are interested in grow- ing plants, whether it is in a container, in a porch garden, a terrace, or an extremely small garden space, along with those people who have large gardens. Furthermore, the committee will find an additional base for an evaluation of landscape design techniques. It must be observed that while good horticultural practices and landscape design techniques frequently appear side by side, there are those cases when one or the other makes a predominant statement. Throughout the years 467 of the Eugene 0. Parsons Award for Horticultural Achievement have been given to gardeners. In view of the large number of awards that have been given to people and for the fact that the award may not be received a second time by individuals, the committee wishes to state that after ten years a garden may be eligible for a second review, and if the garden is evaluated to receive an award it is the opinion of the members of the Garden Awards Committee that a medal will be presented at that time. Mrs. John Ewer Mrs. Ragnar Gustafson, Jr. Mr. Bernard Knowlton Mrs. William Thurston Garden Awards Committee - 20 - REPORT OF THE GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE The following tours are scheduled for 1980: May Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill & The Glass Flowers, Cambridge June Gardens of Worcester County July Litchfield, Connecticut, & White Flower Farm August Mid Cape Gardens September Washington, D. C, "Exhibition 50" October Nantucket Island — Houses & Gardens In addition, two tours of special appeal are offered to members and friends of the Society: Tuesday, 18 March 1980, New England Spring Flower Show, Commercial Wharf, Boston International Garden Show — Les Florelies Internationales de Montreal — representing the world's major horticultural traditions. June 20 - 22, 1980. The members of the committee are aware that long-distance travel requires advance planning; thus, the following tour: International Design Symposium and Flower Show, October 13 - 19,. 1981, Lima, Peru. Garden Tours Committee Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. Aaron Goodale, III Mrs. Howard Knox Mrs. Philip Peterson, Chairman Miss Martha Whittle - 21 - REPORT OF THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Our Hospitality Committee has two important responsibilities: First, to plan and serve beverages and light refreshments preceding our Winter Lectures, the Garden Awards, and Annual Meetings; secondly to invite members and friends to act as hosts and hostesses at each flower show during the year. There have been three big flower shows during the past year: Spring Flower Show March 8-11, 1979 Harvest Festival November 1-4, 1979 Holidays in the Heart of New England December 5-9, 1979. Each of these shows was preceded by a Preview Party for members, and then each show continues for the following three or four days. About 25 volunteers are needed to serve as hostesses for each day of a big show, and each hostess serves for and 2 or 2 1/2 hour period. Many hours are spent on the telephone rounding up volunteers, and many new and pleasant contacts have been made. Special thanks go to Miss Kathleen F. Kirby for her help in this very time-consuming job. Grateful thanks also go to the other Mrs. Edmund Piehler, Mrs. Harlan Mrs. Richard Wellington. members of our Hospitality Committee: Pierpont, Mrs. Webster Ramsey, and Respectfully submitted, Pauline W. Patton, Member Hospitality Committee. - 22 - REPORT OF THE JUDGE OF VEGETABLES Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It has always been a pleasure to judge the exhibits of vegetables displayed at our shows, and I am particularly pleased that so many young people are exhibiting in the children's classes. I find a few displays of children's vegetables in some of our adult shows too. This I like because they must take over when we older folks decide to retire. Howard L. Borggaard Judge of Vegetables REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LECTURE SERIES Committee Members of the Winter Lecture Series met in the office of the Director, Kenn Stephens, during June to discuss potential programs for the 1980 season. The following schedule is now confirmed: On February 14th, William Berchen, well known author and photographer from Hanover, Massachusetts, will give a color slide lecture on photographic techniques used in floral and landscape photography. On March 27th, Joseph Hudak, Landscape Architect, will review practical aspects of construction — fences, walks, walls, drives, and more — for the home garden; illustrated with color slides. On April 17th, Paul Rogers, Horticulturalist , who has recently returned from China, will share his insights and colorful slides about horticultural practices in China — "Horticulture is alive and well in the People's Republic of China." With the exception of Mr. Roger's program, the lectures will be held at 2:00 p.m., to be preceded by a coffee hour at 1:30. Mr. Roger's lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. on April 17th, preceded by a five o'clock sherry hour. An admission fee of $1.50 will be charged to guests at these lectures. It was voted that we drop the word "winter" from our original title, "Winter Lecture Series" inasmuch as the bulk of the programs are held in the spring. Marjorie Hayward, Chairman Lecture Series Committee - 23 - REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE The past year has been a busy one for the Library Committee. Rules for the use of the library have been formalized, and copies are available in the library. The display case in the library is being utilized for seasonal displays as well as those supportive of societal functions. This is also a good way to share with the members and the public the many fine antique books and catalogs. As a result of one of these displays of catalogs, Worcester Polytechnical Institute borrowed five catalogs for one of their displays at the college. Amnesty week, suggested by the Library Committee Secretary, Helen Calkins, proved to be very successful. Twenty books were returned, 15 of which were long overdue. Nineteen books have been purchased and 70 donated. The Children's Corner has been enlarged greatly through the generous donation of books made by Mrs. Janet te Emond. Coloring books, donated by Mrs. Robert G. Hess, and crayons are available to the children also. The Committee's involvement in sales during the Harvest Festival and Christmas Show went extremely well. A net amount of $200 was realized. We wish to thank the Membership Committee for their help during the Christmas Show. Wanda Sandberg has been appointed librarian by the Committee, and Fayre Nason is committee bookkeeper. The Library Committee is currently undergoing reorganization to streamline operations and to more truly reflect the increased activity of this very important service function of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. As part of the fiscal responsibility expressed by your Library Committee, we at this time present a motion to you that any net amounts realized from the sales of books, magazines, periodicals, and other printed material be placed in a Special Account to be known as the Stack Room Account. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Cunningham, Chairman Library Committee - 24 - REPORT OF LUNCH ROOM SERVICE Since the inception of the Lunch Room Service at the Rose Show this past June, the public has enthusiastically supported the innovation of a luncheon served inexpensively and at appropriate hours during the day to accommodate the many visitors attending the shows. A total of 21 volunteers gave their support during the shows towards making the lunch room service a success, and when asked to serve did so without demur. The Service took in a total of $541.68 during this period and disbursed a total of $538.44. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Basmajian, Chairman Lunch Room Service - 25 - REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Membership Committee, fully aware of the fact that an organization in order to fulfill its purposes must have increasing and participating membership, has during the past year sought new members and has reminded, in a concerned manner, members who had not renewed their memberships. During the annual Spring Flower Show, March 9-13, 1979, the committee had a table at which membership informa- tional material and applications were available, and horticultural books and pamphlets were for sale. This activity resulted in enrolling memberships total- ing $324, and in selling horticultural publications amounting to $147. The committee repeated this activity at the Holiday show December 6-9, 1979, in cooperation with the Library Committee. Publication sales totaled $172. The committee is very appreciative of the services rendered by those members who tended the table at these two shows. The enthusiastic spirit of these members augurs well for the future of the Society. The committee, through a letter and telephone canvass from April 15 to May 15, 1979, was able to obtain the renewal of some lapsed memberships. The committee at its April 12, 1979, meeting studied the then existing dues structure, and after careful deliberation made recommendations to the Board of Trustees which initiated changes in membership fees, with the exception of that for students. The members of the committee for 1979 were Mrs. Emens Guernsey, Mrs. Earle W. Rice, Miss Isabelle Boissoneault , Mrs. Patricia B. DeCiccio, Richard Salo, and Carroll M. Abbott, Chairman. Respectfully submitted, Carroll M. Abbott, Chairman Membership Committee During 1979, 137 Annual Members joined our Society. The present membership is 1,198. - 26 - REPORT OF THE PLANT AND FLOWER JUDGE This was my fourth year as your flower and plant judge. During 1979 I par- ticipated in all regular exhibits, including, for the first time, the Christmas Show. All flowers and plants, commercial and amateur classes, except those speciality flowers and exhibits covered by associations and garden clubs at these shows were judged in both adult and youth categories. In addition, this year I assisted other judges upon request with fruits and vegetables, and with the Horticultural Perfection Award of the Horticulture Club of Boston for the Spring Show. Judging criteria in the various premium lists were followed as closely as pos- sible, and comments were made on display cards to assist exhibitors for future shows. Exhibit quality was very good this year, but there is still a need to encourage exhibitors, particularly new adults and all youngsters who will be the basis of future shows. I would like to make the following suggestions for the Trustees' consideration: Premium lists should all be carefully reviewed and updated for the changing character of exhibits (from estate gardens to small home gardens, large farms to small vegetable plots, etc. ) Premium rates should be updated in light of inflation, so prize money is worthwhile in comparison to market value and the time and effort of the exhibitors. Some class revisions are needed due to changes in popularity of flowers, new introductions, etc., so outdated varieties are eliminated and prize money is available for "newcomers" rather than having to lump many varieties together in "any other type" categories. A better definition is also needed, and perhaps more detailed instruction for "Educational Displays." I repeat my previous suggestion that a survey of present and potential exhibitors be undertaken to determine what they want in order to encourage more exhibits and more entries. Also, perhaps more pre-show publicity could be devoted to encourag- ing new exhibitors. H. Thurston Handley, Jr. Flower and Plant Judge - 27 - REPORT OF THE PRESERVATION ORCHARD AND FRUIT COMMITTEE The S. Lothrop Davenport Preservation Orchard continues to generate quantities of mail from throughout the United States. As a unique resource, it serves as a highly visible symbol nationally of the Worcester County Horticultural Society and Old Sturbridge Village. Perhaps the most notable visitor to the orchard this year was a devastating hailstorm in late May that twice pelted the trees and destroyed any hopes of a fall apple crop. It is well that our cultural orientation is toward the development of woody growth for scion and budwood production. Pomological management practices continue to stimulate healthy trees; pruning, hay mulch added to each tree, fertilizing, liming, an insect and disease spray program, grass cutting, and rodent control. High interest by the public in our scion and budwood offerings places heavy demands on a volunteer workforce. The members of the committee wish to gratefully acknowledge the Herculean efforts of Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson, her husband, and their loyal group of helpers who effectively implemented this valuable service to the public and the Society. Due to rising prices and a more realistic appraisal of maintenance and material costs, a mutually shared budget has been agreed upon by our Society and Old Sturbridge Village. The role of the S. Lothrop Davenport Preservation Orchard is growing, and as it does the committee solicits members to its ranks that are ready to be active and involved. We are also in dire need of friendly volunteers to help with the scion and budwood programs. In a spirit of shared commitment, the Preservation Orchard has germinated and developed — fruition of its unique potential depends upon your help. Respectfully submitted, Preservation Orchard and Fruit Committee - 28 - REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Public Relations Committee has endeavored in 1979 to acquaint the public with the work and activities of the Society. We are the only society in the country that has a year-round exhibition program. This year nine shows were held instead of the usual eight. We really do have a show for all seasons, and then some. The three major shows were: Spring Flower and Garden Show (March) Harvest Festival (November) Holidays in the Heart of New England (December) Admission was charged for these; all others were free. Proceeds from the December show were donated to Cambodian Relief. All of the shows were enthusiastically planned, set up, publicized, and received. Two new awards were given at the Spring Show: The Dr. John Green Award for the Best Student Garden, and the Joseph A. Stephens Award for the Best Use of Color. Also, two medals given by the Royal Horticultural Society of London were awarded for Excellence in Horticulture and Design. The summer season at Horticultural Hall featured various classes and tours, along with the usual shows. We had a banner attendance at the Rose Show held in June. An interesting exhibit of "Farm Tools of Yesteryear" was on display at this time in the upstairs gallery. The media was generous with their coverage of our events. We thank our local papers and our neighbor (Freedom Federal Savings) for the use of their marquee to advertise the shows. Paul Rogers is ever faithful to the cause in mention- ing our activities on his radio program. Poster use was cut back some as the cost of stock and printing is high. How- ever, posters were used for the Spring Show. A special thank you to Polly Cowan, former Public Relations Chairman, for her thoroughness in setting up the excellent public relations reference file. Also, her suggestion earlier for use of bulk mailing versus first-class mail- ing in publicity released was used and has paid off. We are reaching more sources for less money. Thanks to the member of the Public Relations Committee for their help during the year. They are: Irene Foley (Mrs. John J.) of Auburn; Mrs. Ragnar W. Gustafson, Jr., of Millbury; John Boomer of Mendon; Sheila Schiffman (Mrs. Alvin H.) of Worcester; Elsie Wilcox (Mrs. James) of Holden; and Grace VanTassel (Mrs. Roger C.) of Holden. Virginia L. Ball, Chairman Public Relations Committee - 29 - REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Members of the Scholarship Committee met with Mr. Kenn Stephens on April 12, 1979, and ground rules were established for the selection of those students best qualified to receive annual scholarship awards totaling $1,000.00. It was agreed that applications would be sent to each committee member prior to the next meeting so that they would have some knowledge of each applicant prior to the next meeting. On May 15, 1979, the committee met again to discuss the applications. Selections were based on the following: a) Interest in horticulture, b) Sincerity of purpose, c) Financial need, and d) Scholastic record. Again it was difficult to select the winners since many of the applicants were well qualified in all categories. There were nine applicants who applied for scholarships, but three were disqualified because of lateness of incomplete applications. The following applicants were selected to receive scholarships; the first four to receive $200.00 each: David Morrissey, Worcester Gail Kelleher, Westboro Bert Engvall, Grafton Edward Bemis, Spencer Helen Corbeil, North Brookfield, and Bonnie Hamilton, Millbury, received $100.00 each. It was suggested that a worthwhile project such as this in which the Society gives financial aid to needy students who are pursuing a college career in horticulture should receive more publicity. Scholarship Committee: John Boomer, Chairman; Pierre Cournoyer, Peter Johnson, Kenneth Knight, Dorothy Mahoney, John Matis - 30 - REPORT OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Your Youth Committee met and worked with the young horticulturalists to assist them in coping with adjustments. It was a wet, late spring for many; therefore, gardens were late starting. A sudden and violent storm did much damage to those planning to exhibit in the August Youth Exhibition Show. Divisions, sections, and classes were new terms, and time was spent explaining the new exhibition format. This learning experience is not lost, for as the young people grow up and travel about they will already know of the universally accepted format in horticultural exhibiting. There were 199 exhibits in both the July and August Youth Exhibition Shows. A total of 153 gardens were registered in the Young People's Garden Contest. This was an increase of 26 over 1978. The largest category was 67 vegetable mini gardens in the Fitchburg area. An Autumn Youth Seminar was held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival. Subjects covered included judging, caring for indoor house plants, and the making of Christinas swags. A workshop followed the garden awards presenta- tions in which the participants made their own swags. The Society served as host for the State 4-H NJHA Judging Contest. The Committee is much appreciative of this Society's support to our young people. Robert Smiley, Chairman Youth Committee - 31 - REPORT OF THE WILT FLOWER JUDGE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Worcester County is blessed with an abundance of wild flowers. They are found everywhere — in the wetlands, in the pastures and fields, along the roadsides and even in the vacant city lots. There is no problem in filling the call for ten vases with one kind in each vase in the spring, summer, and fall shows. The people who attend our shows are interested in the wild flower displays. Let's have more in 1980. This year there were a number of good displays in the early shows; however, the number as well as the quality dropped off in the later shows. There is a slight word of caution! In one of the displays during the summer the cardinal flower was shown. This is one of the flowers that is on the protected list and should not be cut. Admire it in its native stand. A list of the protected wild flowers may be obtained from Horticultural Hall. There were many entries with a good selection of flowers in the two children's shows; however, a few flowers were misnamed. A handy book for identification is: "Peterson's Field Guide to Wild Flowers." This would be an ideal gift for those interested in our wild flowers. Next year perhaps some of these exhibitors could enter the adult classes. The herb displays are always interesting to those attending our shows. Some of the potted herbs were outstanding. However, the number of exhibitors is small. Could we have more in 1980? Merritt E. Cutting Judge of Wild Flowers - 32 - Transactions of the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Year ending 1984 30 Elm Street Worcester, MA 01609 (617) 7524274 TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Officers 2 List of Committee Members 3 Report of the: President 4 Finance Committee 5 Building Committee 10 Scholarship Committee 10 Preservation Orchard Committee 11 Exhibition Committee 12 Library Committee 15 Site Selection Committee 16 List of 1984 Programs 17 List of New Members 18 In Memorium 19 List of Presidents 20 Report of the Nominating Committee 21 1984 Annual Meeting Agenda 22 Program of the 1984 Annual Meeting 23 Report of the Executive Director 24 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1984 Presidents Cushing C. Bozenhard (Jan. Miss Isabel Arms R. Alden Miller Apr.) Philip C. Beals (May Vice Presidents Philip C. Beals Mrs. Hope Spear Treasurer Henry L. Rudio Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Mary Oakley Secretary Mrs. Ernestine Blanchard Executive Director Frederick E. Roberts (Left April) John W. Trexler (Began April) Educational Coordinator Ms. Karen Perkins Administrative Assistant Gary P. Cipro (Left April) Mrs. Diane Paradis (Began May) Librarian Mrs. Wanda Sandberg Bookkeeper Miss Anna Zakarian (Left April) Custodian Mark W. Herbst (Left July) William H. Lambert (Began July) Robert F. Florsheim 1985 John D. Boomer Mrs. Betty Gifford Mrs. Marianne Harris Duane T. Sargisson Robert Smiley William Whipple Trustees 1986 Brian Fox Mrs. Lissa Kasakoff Mrs. Linda Milton John O. Mirick Mrs. Becky Moore 1987 Karl L. Briel Robert F. Florsheim John Jeppson John Koning Mrs. Ginger Tilton Dr. Joseph Sherer, Jr. Paul Trudeau Honorary Trustees Arnold Banning Mrs. Fayre Nason Howard Borggaard Mrs. Helen Stoddard H. Waite Hurlburt Leslie Winter 2 COMMITTEES 1984 H. Waite Hurlburt, Chr. Nominating Committee Mrs. Becky Moore Duane T. Sargisson Brian Fox Building Committee William Whipple Paul Trudeau, Chr. Mrs. Mitzi Belitsky Richard Bemis James Denman Exhibitions Committee Mrs. Isabel Lane Matthew Mattus Mrs. Linda Milton Mrs. Margy Mirick Arthur O'Mara Mrs. Marie O'Mara Mrs. Mary Owen Mrs. Janet Taber Robert F. Florsheim, Chr. Philip C. Beals, Ex. Off. Finance Committee David Hall John O. Mirick Henry L. Rudio, Ex. Off. John W. Trexler, Ex. Off. Library Committee Mrs. Dee Cunningham, Chr. Robert F. Florsheim Mrs. Wanda Sandberg Mrs. Helen Calkins Mrs. Cacki Hodgson Mrs. Janet Taber Mrs. Peggy Erskine Mrs. Beverly Presley Preservation Orchard Committee Mrs. Marjorie Lodding, Chr. Mrs. Fayre Nason Paul E. Rogers Mrs. Gladys Bozenhard Miss Isabel Arms, Chr. Arthur O'Mara Mrs. Stephanie Wondolowski Scholarship Committee R. Alden Miller George Starkus Mrs. Sally Pettit Group I H. Waite Hurlburt, Chr. Mrs. Marianne Harris Mrs. Helen Stoddard William Whipple Site Selection Committee Group II Group III Brian Fox, Chr. John Koning Mrs. Linda Milton R. Alden Miller, Chr. Mrs. Cacki Hodgson Paul E. Rogers 3 REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It seems proper that the "Transactions of the W.C.H.S." should be once more re- corded after a hiatus of four years. 1984 was a year in which there was considerable change in the management of the Society, both at the Trustee level as well as the staff level. After only a few months on the job, our Executive Director, Frederick Roberts, late in 1983, tendered his resigna- tion. He was asked to become the Director of Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, probably the finest display garden in the country. It was an offer which he felt he could not refuse. He agreed to continue with us until May 1, especially to direct part of his efforts to helping the Trustees find a successor. In early April, differences between President Bozenhard and Mr. Roberts came to a head, and Mr. Bozenhard submitted his resignation. Former President Paul Rogers agreed to act as interim President. After interviewing several candidates from a large list of applicants, John Trexler was chosen to be our next Executive Director. He arrived on April 16. He came to us from the Morris County Park Commission, Morristown, New Jersey. On April 13, Administrative Assistant Gary Cipro and Secretary-bookkeeper Anna Zakarian submitted their resignations. In December, Wanda Sandberg, our Librarian for 22 years, retired. At the May meeting of the Board of Trustees, I was elected President of the Society. During the year, two new key staff members were hired. The first to come with us, in May, was Diane M. Paradis as Administrative Secretary. The second, Karen M. Perkins, Educational Coordinator, arrived in August. Both young women are very highly qualified for their positions. In July, William Lambert was hired as the new Custodian. We now have a capable, enthusiastic new team which is doing a fine job for the Society on all fronts. Our many activities are reported elsewhere in these Transactions. Our biggest thrust has been directed towards finding a site for our proposed Horticultural Center. It is our hope that in our next report we will be able to state that a fine site has been successfully chosen. We look forward to the coming year with confidence and high hopes. Philip C. Beals President 4 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Finance Committee was appointed on March 1, 1984 and met 12 times during the 1984 fiscal year. The membership of the Committee is composed of the following, all of whom are regular attendees at the meetings: Robert F. Florsheim, Chairman; David J. Hall; John O. Mirick; Henry L. Rudio, Ex- Officio; Philip C. Beals, Ex-Officio and John W. Trexler, Ex-Officio. The Society's investment portfolio totals approximately $367,000. This does not include the $90,000 Mortgage Note on the Front Street property, which is due on July 15, 1985. At the present time, the Committee is managing this money without outside professional help. At the end of our 1984 fiscal year, approximately 50% of the total was invested in high-grade common stocks. The rest was in U.S. Government securities and a money-market fund which is also invested in securities of the U.S. Government and its agencies. We are gradually increasing the proportion of equities and are currently at the 60% level. The common stock portfolio is diversified among approximately 30 different companies' securities. The securities of the Society are in the custody of Shearson/ American Express, Inc.. We transact business through their Wor- cester office. Our investment results for the November 30, 1984 fiscal year were very similar to the Standard & Poor's average of 500 stocks with dividends added back. We were up 2.6%, while S & P was up 2.8%. We will continue to follow a portfolio policy which combines the goals of both moderate income and moderate growth, with an eye to safety of princi- pal. Respectfully submitted, Robert F. Florsheim, Chairman Finance Committee 5 Worcester County Horticultural Society 30 Elm Street Worcester, Massachusetts I have examined the balance sheet of the Worcester County Horticultural Society as of November 30, 1984 and the related statements of income and expenditures and fund balances for the year then ended, all prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursments. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accord- ingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion, the financial statements referred to below present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1984 and the results of its operation for the year ended, in conformity with the basis of accounting described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Kleber A. Campbell, 3rd July 15, 1985 Certified Public Accountant WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements For the Year ended November 30, 1984 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The financial statements have been prepared using the cash basis of accounting. As a result they do not reflect accrued income, prepaid expenses, accounts payable or accrued expenses. LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT - All fixed assets are fully depreciated with the exception of additions since December 1, 1979 which are being depreciated using the straight- line method over estimated useful lives of 5 to 15 years. Notes to Financial Statements MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE for $90,000 is due July 15, 1985 and bears interest at the rate of 10°o per annum payable in quarterly installments. The note is secured by the property at 16-20 Front Street, Worcester, Massachusetts formerly owned by the Society. LAND, BUILDING AND EQIPMENT - at November 30, 1984 the asset accounts consisted of: Accumulated Net Book Basis Depreciation Value Land $ 102,500 $ - $ 102,500 Buildings 201,000 201,000 Improvements and equipment 231,676 84,844 146,832 Motor vehicle 11,275 3,382 7,893 $ 546,451 $ 289,226 $ 257,225 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET November 30, 1984 CURRENT FUNDS Assets: Unrestricted Cash $ 6,812 Savings and temporary cash investments 60,431 Marketable securities - market value - $229,484 207,363 Mortgage note receivable 90,000 $ Restricted Temporary cash investments Total assets $ Liabilities: Restricted Unexpended gifts and income $ 25,533 Total liabilities Fund Balance Total liabilities and fund balance LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Assets: Land, buildings and equipment J Less - Accumulated depreciation Total assets Fund balance ENDOWMENT FUNDS Assets: Temporary cash investments J Total assets Fund balance 546,451 289,226 52,651 364,606 25,533 390,139 25,533 364,606 390,139 257,225 257,225 52,651 52,651 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statement of Income and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the Year ended November 30, 1984 CURRENT FUNDS Income: Contributions $ 60, 1 59 Membership dues 22,714 Use of Horticultural Hall 11,145 Dividends and interest: Unrestricted 30,204 Restricted 7,161 Total income $ 131,383 Expenditures: Salaries 76,289 Payroll taxes 5,951 Employee benefits 4,39 1 Library services 1,571 Professional fees 925 Office supplies and expense 2,106 Newsletter and general printing 3, 103 Postage 1 ,676 Telephone 2,944 Occupancy 26,839 Travel 4,072 Auto expense 813 Miscellaneous expense 4, 1 75 Total expenditures 134,855 ( 3,472) Net income (expenditures) from auxiliary activities ( 8,741) ( 12,213) Other income (charges): Gain on sale on securities - net 705 Purchase of equipment for Land, Building and Equipment Fund ( 2,357) Restricted income reinvested 106 Increase in unexpected restricted gifts and income ( 4,712) ( 6,470) Excess of expenditures and charges over income ( 18,683) Fund balance: December 1, 1983 383,289 November 30, 1984 $ 364,606 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Fund balance, December 1, 1983 $ 270,900 Additions purchased from current funds - unrestricted 2,357 Depreciation for the year ( 16,032) Fund balance, November 30, 1984 $ 257,225 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Additions: Mend-A-Book Fund $ 3,500 Restricted income added to principal 106 Fund balances: December 1, 1983 49,045 November 30, 1984 $ 52,651 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Endowment Funds November 30, 1984 Principal Earnings Earnings Amount For Year Restricted For Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund cr 1 nnn $ 1 ,1)1)1) $ 146 Books for library William Eames Fund c;nn 500 7Q Prizes Frederick A. Blake Fund 1 nnn I ,000 t AC 146 Prizes Edwin Draper Fund oOO A A Prizes Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund £nn 500 7Q /O Prizes Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund I .UUU 1 AC 146 Prizes G. A. Bigelow Fund I ,UUU 146 Prizes Chandler Bullock Fund I ,000 1 A C 146 Prizes Miss tlizaoeth K. bishop rund 500 73 Prizes Samuel T. and f\nna in. w. noDos runo 0,000 Children's interests Edwin Winslow Lincoln Fund l ,000 14b Unrestricted v_-UUr\ •Uavcy lUIIU Ann DUU QQ OO New fruits, scholarships ciuuise o. rvnigni Memorial Fund c. ,UUU eye r nzes - cnnaren Gprald Falps Mpmorial Fund \Jd UIU 1 U1CO 1 MCI 1 1 1 1 Li 1 1 U 1 IU 1 nnn I ,uuu Prizes Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1 nnn I ,uuu 146 I4-D Prizes George B. Slater Fund 470 6Q Prizes InAWPf riinn l i layci i unu 9 nnn 9Q9 eye Prizes Hadvwpn Fund 1 IUUWCII 1 LillV_l 1 nnn I ,uuu Unrestricted Gardeners Fund I ,ODD 1 Q/1 LyH ocnolarsmps ($156) and add to principal ($00) r~tarwi£> I nannm FHi i/~Atior\^l Fi inn l lai vie \ — i l d i ll Ml l LU a l KJ l leal I UI1U 9 ^fi5 OJJ ocnoiarsnips \vj>zo/) ano aad io principal ($60,) ivii o. LUwaiu r\. Ljiyciuw runu 1 nnn I ,uuu 14-0 Prizes \A 1 1 it /"wi \— i nnworco T\A o r"Y~i c\y\ a\ t-iir\/H iviyiuii I . v_^ui lvfc;! be ivjl lal ruilU 1 n nnn I u.uuu i /iAn rrizes i>j)/oUj ano library ($730) Children's Garden Fund 500 73 Children's garden Warren Higgins Fund 3,000 438 Scholarships Edwin W. Proctor Fund 10.000 1,460 Scholarships ($730) and library ($730) Scholarship Fund 50 7 Scholarships Mend-A-Book Fund 3.500 Restoration of library materials Total funds $ 52,651 Total earnings $ 7,161 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statments. 9 REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: A major concern of the Building Committee this past year has been the deteriorating condition of the main roof over the central area of our building. It is evident that this should be replaced, but as it involves considerable expense, the matter has been delayed for a later decision. Our rental fees and policies have been updated, and our boiler safety requirements and equipement revised as necessary. Routine maintenance has been exceptionally well carried out by Bill Lam- bert, our custodian. Respectfully submitted, William J. Whipple, Chairman Building Committee REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Society has two small bequests for scholarships which have been com- bined in the Proctor-Channin Scholarship Fund. Edwin Proctor and Harvey Channin were men who gave much of their time and knowledge, as well as their bequests, to the Society over many years. The Executive Committee voted to make $1000.00 of income available for the 1984-85 school year. Five students applied. The Scholarship Committee awarded the grant to Norman Joseph Perreault, Jr.. Norman is now in his second year at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in Amherst, MA. He hopes to continue his education after the two year course at Stockbridge. Already, during his high school years, he ran a successful landscape service and has supplied commercial landscapers with plants from his greenhouse in Grafton, where he resides. With this fine beginning, we hope he will go far in the horticultural world. Respectfully submitted, Isabel Arms, Chairman Scholarship Committee 10 REPORT OF THE PRESERVATION ORCHARD COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Right after the Spring Flower Show in March, the scion program goes into full action. This year the cutting of scion wood was scheduled for a day that was not only cold but had intermittent snow squalls. Twelve dedicated people spent the afternoon cutting the required number of scions of each variety. Working for two and a half days, eleven people graded, labeled each scion, filled the orders and packaged. This is painstaking, detailed work requiring great accuracy. Many of the same people work each year. This year we filled 100 orders using 1,000 scions. We sent to 32 states, among them Alaska. Washington State had the most orders (11) followed by Ohio, Massachusetts, Maine and Virginia. There were 80 varieties listed on the 1984 order sheet. Because the trees are growing well, we could meet requests with few substitutions. This year, there will be 92 varieties on the 1985 list. We have revised the order sheet using a number system instead of names. This, we feel, will make it easier for the person ordering and will reduce some of the steps in labeling and packaging. We are also offering a list of the old apples with a brief description of each variety. There are some repeat orders but it is the everwidening interest and awareness of our unique program that continues the orders at the same level. If feel this is one of the most important, worthwhile activities that the Society sponsors. Respectfully submitted, Marjorie W. Lodding, Chairman Preservation Orchard Committee 11 REPORT OF THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During 1984, seven flower shows were held at the W.C.H.S. Hall. The Exhibitions Committee was responsible for the coordination and execution of these shows with the assistance from volunteers and W.C.H.S. staff members. In the case of three of the smaller shows, the committee cooper- ated with the individual sponsoring societies to construct and promote their shows. The Spring Show was held March 8-11. The show, though equally as beautiful as any other past show held, lost money due to a snow storm and below-freezing temperatures. This resulted in below average attendance and the last minute removal of the tent erected in the parking lot which was to be used for commercial purposes. Five smaller shows were held in the Hall. They included The Rose Show, held by the New England Rose Society, on June 16; The Lily Show on July 6 and 7, held by the New England Regional Lily Group and The Daylily Show, held by the New England Hemerocallis Society, on July 28. Society spon- sored shows included the Mid-Summer Show and Youth Exhibition on August 11-12 and the Harvest Show and Apple Festival on September 21 - 22. These shows contained numerous, excellent exhibits of horticulture. However, attnedance at these shows was only average for that of a smaller show. On December 1 and 2, the Holiday Show, "Wood in Winter", attracted an audience of 1800+ people who were delighted by the winter gardens and horticultural displays portraying a winter or holiday theme. The Lower Hall contained 22 commercial booths. Due to the good attendance and the revenue from the booth rentals, a slight profit was made. All of these shows were carried out by a hard working group of volunteers, Society staff and committee members. They all deserve many thanks. Looking ahead, the Spring Show for 1985 will be held Feb. 28 - March 3. The W.C.H.S. is cooperating with the New England Lawn and Garden Show. This show will be held at the Centrum on the same dates. A combined "discount ticket" is being offered for both shows, a shuttle bus between shows and cooperative advertising are being conducted. It promises to be an exciting show! Respectfully submitted, Paul Trudeau, Chairman Exhibitions Committee 12 1984 SHOW WINNERS 1984 SPRING FLOWER SHOW WCHS Silver medal for Garden Design and Consistency: HOBIN & FOSTER, ASSOCIATES The Horticultural Club of Boston for Cultural Perfection: BIGELOW NURSERIES, INC. The Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Award: HOLDEN FARM NURSERY IVCHS Bronze Medal for Most Outstanding Window by a Garden Club: Boylston Garden Club WCHS Bronze Medal for Most Outstanding Garden by a Garden Club: Worcester Garden Club IVCHS Rosette for Best Educational Exhibit: Old Sturbridge Village ROSE SHOW Queen of the Show: Eugene O'Leary Princess Trophy: Gerry and John Mattia Miniature Queen Trophy: Cathy McQuain American Rose Society Dowanger Queen Award: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brand WCHS Award for Commercial Flower Arranging: Dean Florists, Inc. LILY SHOW Besf in Class: Merritt Cutting Non-Commercial Display Award: Henry and Phil Payne Best Lily Arrangement: Margaret Savage Besf Basket of Lilies: Velley Lee DAYLILY SHOW Besr in Show: Irene and Al Melin Besr Large Daylily: Roderick Spurr Best Miniature Daylily: Carol Leighton Hull Besf Double Daylily: Mrs. Gregory Moore Besf Youth Entry: Holly Spurr Division I Rose: James Denman Division II Lily: Merritt Cutting MID-SUMMER SHOW Best Display of Cut Flowers: Lucy Dickinson Market Basket Display: Joann White Besf Non-Commercial Display of Vegetables: Hazel Nelson Youth Division: Best Display of Vegetables: Joanne LaPierre-Senior Christopher LaPierre-Junior HARVEST SHOW Best in Class-Apples: Keown Orchards WCHS award for Commercial Flower Arranging: Dean Florists, Inc. Best Education Exhibit: Worcester County Beekeepers Association Best Display of Fall Harvested Vegetables: Massachusetts Corrections Institute Best in Show: Anthony Kilinskas HOLIDAY SHOW People's Choice for Best Landscape Garden: Hobin & Foster, Associates Best Basket of Greens: Irene Salkiewicz Best Garden Club Decorated Door: Northborough Garden Club Best Educational Exhibit: New England Wildflower Society Design Class: Dried Wreaths: Margaret Mirick 13 JUDGES SPRING SHOW Garden Design Rudi Favretti Ms. Pat Loheed Vincent Merrill Horticulture Thurston Handley George Jung Paul Rogers James Sutherland Garden Clubs Ms. Ann Carlsmith Ms. Elise Laurenzi Mrs. Janet Taber ROSE SHOW Floral Design Mrs. Mabel Herweg Mrs. Julie Lapham Mrs. Polly Povall DAYLILY SHOW Design Mrs. Marianne Harris Mrs. Sally Pettit Lilies Mrs. Virginia Howie Ms. Connie Thayer Roses Mrs. Martha Chapin Dr. Eugene O'Leary MID-SUMMER SHOW Horticulture Thomas Buchter Mrs. Mary Owen Design Mrs. Mabel Herweg Mrs. Sally Pettit Youth Merritt Cutting Robert Smiley HARVEST SHOW Horticulture Arthur O'Mara Mrs. Mary Owen Floral Design Mrs. Marie O'Mara Richard Salo HOLIDAY SHOW Floral Design Mrs. Diane Bullock Mrs. Polly Povall Horticulture Ms. Sarah Bennett Robert Florsheim Mrs. Janet Taber Youth and Education Mrs. Linda Milton Mrs. Mary Owen Mrs. Betsy Sargisson 14 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The past year has been a rather busy one for the Library. A total of 166 books were added to its shelves, 40 of which were donated and 9 books were added to the antique book collection in the Stack Room. Throughout last year, numerous botanists, horticulturists, scholars, etc. have viewed this collection and marveled at its content. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Handbooks and the Garden Way Bulletins continue to be popular items, selling quite well during shows and Library hours. The Mend-A-Book Party, held in October to raise funds for the conserva- tion of our books, was very successful. Mr. L. Barry Ferguson, who gave both lectures that day, is himself a collector of antique books. He was very impressed with our collection and shared a number of personal recollections that came to mind as he perused the books that line our Library's shelves. The success of this venture was due largely to the efforts of Diane Paradis and John Trexler, as is also the $1500.00 grant awarded to the Library from the Mass. Arts Lottery Council. Through Diane's and John's efforts, there are now a number of antique books being repaired that otherwise would have continued to deteriorate. A grateful thank you also goes to Karen Perkins, who sees that the Library is well decorated during shows and that the display case is always full of something new to learn. The Library's hours have been extended to include Thursday evenings and one weekend a month. And finally, it is with deep regret but with full understanding that we accept Librarian Wanda Sandberg's decision to retire after over 20 years of service. Her dedication to the Librarian's job could only be surpassed by her positive up-beat attitude, her everpresent smile and her warm greetings to all who entered the Library. But we're not letting her get away that easy! Wanda has consented to remain a member of the Library Committee. After a long search, Mary Barroll has been chosen to be the Society's new Librarian. She has extensive library background as well as experience in grant research. We wish to welcome Mary and let her know that the positive legacy Wanda leaves, we feel confident that she will carry through to the future. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Cunningham, Chairman Library Committee 15 REPORT OF THE SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: On June 4, 1984, John Trexler, Executive Director of the Worcester County Horticul- tural Society, informed the Board of Trustees of the Society about the progress made in regard to the concept of a Horticultural Center in Worcester County. Mr. Trexler first summarized the information gathered from the questionnaire sent to Society members concerning the idea of a Horticultural Center. He then reported that approximately 18 properties were being considered for the location of the Horticultural Center for a variety of reasons: convenience to the City of Worcester, availability, size, quality of topography, accessibility, aesthetic value and others. Just recently, it has become evident that the historic background of a property is a significant criterion for evaluating a site. Mr. Trexler added at the June 4 meeting that ultimately 3-4 sites were to be selected from the original 18 properties. These 3-4 properties were to be presented to the Board of Trustees at a later date. Also during this meeting, a Site Selection Committee was designated by the Executive Committee. This selection committee would be composed of nine individuals representing a wide diversity of backgrounds: arborist, landscaper, horticulturist, general contractor, garden club representative, lawyer and others. The President and Executive Director would be ex-officio representatives. The Site Selection Committee would be divided into three groups of three repre- sentatives. They are as follows: Group I: H. Waite Hurlburt, Marianne Harris, Helen Stoddard and William Whipple. They investigated Chedco Farm in Berlin as a potential site for the center. Group II: Brian Fox, Linda Milton and John Koning. They investigated Deernolm in Millbury/Grafton, Hadwen Park and a site in Oxford. Group III: R. Alden Miller, Cacki Hodgson and Paul Rogers. They investigated sites in Westboro, Auburn, Millbury and two in Oxford. There were nine other properties that were considered but were eliminated primar- ily due to inaccessibility or unavailability. The properties were Green Hill Park; Old Sturbridge Village; two sites in Brookfield; one site each in Woodstock, CT, Grafton, Oxford, Northbridge and Millbury. Of the nine properties evaluated by the Committee, four remain as potential sites for the Horticultural Center in the future. These properties are not immediately available, however, and a certain amount of frustration has developed in the process to successfully launch this potentially viable concept of a Horticultural Center in Worcester County. Respectfully submitted, Cacki Hodgson Site Selection Committee 16 Jan. 12 4pm Feb. 13 10am Feb. 13 1pm Mar. 15 1pm Apr. 3 2pm Apr. 17 1pm June 6 1pm June 21 8pm June 30 10am July 26 7pm Sept. 8 10am Sept. 13 8pm Sept. 26 8pm Oct. 17 2pm Oct. 17 8pm Oct. 25 7pm Nov. 7 9am Nov. 10 1pm Nov. 27 9am Dec. 4 Dec. 4 7pm Dec. 8 10am Dec. 13 2pm SHOWS March 7-11 June 16 duly D- / July 21 Aug. 11-12 Sept. 21-22 Dec. 12 GARDEN TRIPS April 5 May 2 May 24 June 14 Aug. 25 Nov. 16-18 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Slide Presentation by Fred Roberts, Director, WCHS "Hearts and Flowers" - Floral Valentines by Gary Cipro, Administrative Assistant, WCHS "Hearts Shaped Wreaths" by Gary Cipro, Administrative Assistant, WCHS "Arranging Flowering Branches" by Gary Cipro, Administrative Assistant, WCHS "Herbs: Culinary, Medicinal and Decorative" by Lynn Hartman, Hartman's Herb Farm "Easter Tradition Decorations" by Gary Cipro, Administrative Assistant, WCHS "Perennials in the Garden" by David J. Smith, White Flower Farm "Celebrate Summer" by Paul Martin Brown, Naturalist Garden Walk: Cedar and Elm Streets with John Trexler, Director, WCHS "Pests in the Garden" by Mary Owen, Worcester County Extension Service "Lawn Renovation" by Bob Hobin in cooperation with Worcester County Extension Service "Our Future Home" by John Trexler, Director WCHS "Whats in a Name" by Dr. Howard Pfiefer, University of Connecticut "Floral Design and Demonstration" by Barry Ferguson, Oyster Bay, Long Island "China Alive" by Barry Ferguson, Oyster Bay, Long Island "Longwood Preview" by Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS "Small Shop Workshop" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS "Holiday Dining" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS and Paula Meola, Sharfman's Jewelers, Worcester "Hall Decorating Workshop" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordina- tor, WCHS "Fresh Wreaths" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS "Fresh Wreaths" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS "Pine Cone Wreaths" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS "Crispy Critters" with Karen Perkins, Educational Coordinator, WCHS Spring Flower Show Rose Show with New England Rose Society Lily Show with New England Regional Lily Group Daylily Show with New England Hemerocallis Society Mid-Summer Show and Youth Exhibition Harvest Show and Apple Festival Holiday Show "Flowers of Three Centuries", Wadsworth Atheneum and Nook Farm Gardens, Hartford, CT "Art in Bloom", Museum of Fine Arts and Gardens and Greenhouses of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA "Hidden Garden of Beacon Hill" and "Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Flowers" at Harvard's Botanical Museum, Boston, MA "Hartman's Herb Farm", "Studio of Robert Bly, Artist's Cottage" and "Weaver's Cottage", Barre, MA "Whiteflower Farm" and "Haight Vineyard", Litchfield, CT "Longwood Fantasy" included Brandywine River Museum, Winterthur Museum and Gardens, Longwood Gardens and Deleware Valley, PA and DE 17 MEMBERSHIP 1984 During 1984, 130 members joined our Society, 101 failed to renew and 9 were lost by death. The present membership totals 953,666 Annual members and 287 Life members. The following are the new members of 1984: Contributing: Mr. George Bernardin Mr. & Mrs. Warner Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Rudio Associate Mr. Mark Forge Garden Club: Hortulus Garden Club Friends: Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Achorn Mr. & Mrs. Guy W. Burr Dr. & Mrs. John W. Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Meyer Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Morse Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nash Mr. Terrance S. O'Connell William & Diane Paradis Mr. John W. Trexler Mr. & Mrs. Herman Vanderwart Family: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Aicher Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ames Mr. & Mrs. David Bailly Mr. & Mrs. Peter Baker Mr. & Mrs. John Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Bromberg Mr. & Mrs. Peter Chaplain Ms. Deborah Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Ian Cochrane Mr. & Mrs. Robert Constanzo Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Cooney Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Crawford William & Krishna Cullen Mr. & Mrs. Byron S. Davis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Fellows Mr. & Mrs. James Foster Mr. Peter George Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Jay Hesselgrave Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hobin Margaret & Jeanne Keegan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Keegan Mr. & Mrs. John Kristie Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Larson Mr. & Mrs. Roger Leo Mr. & Mrs. Buren C. Leslie Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Levitt Mr. & Mrs. Gordon W. MacPhee Mr. & Mrs. David Mainville Thomas Manning & Barbara Polan Mr. & Mrs. Noel McKeon Mr. & Mrs. Norman J. Mercier Eleanor & Doryce Moosey Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murphy Jonathan Ostrow & Deborah Helsberg Mr. & Mrs. John OToole Mr. & Mrs. David Owerbach Mr. & Mrs. Paul Quattrucci Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Sairs Mr. & Mrs. Malcom Sweenie Mr. & Mrs. Francis E. Teczar Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Warner Joseph Yu & Didia Miranda Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zecco Individual Mrs. Alden Abbott Mrs. Martha Aspen Mrs. Maureen Blake Mr. Thomas Buchter Ms. Joyce Burnor Mr. Paul Carlberg Mr. Ernest Cassavant Mrs. Marcia Cathey Dr. Michele Cimbala Mrs. Suzanne Cook Mr. James Courtney Mrs. Suzanne Crain Mrs. Bridget Curley Mrs. Geri Dono Mr. Michael Dolan Mrs. Susan Dumaine Mr. Charles J. Faris Miss Sharon Lee Foster Mrs. Alice Fredette Mr. Robert Golden Miss Elizabeth Grogan Mrs. Mary T. Gustafson Ms. Bonnie Hamilton Miss Joyce Hortubise Suzanne Howatt Ms. Bobbie Hutchins Mr. Peter Johnson Mr. Howard Katz Gail Kelleher Mrs. Claire Kelley Mrs. Henry W. LaJoie Ms. Lena M. Lucivero Miss Mary Lukaszek Miss Anna Mays Mr. Randall McClullen Mr. Dennis M. Melican Mrs. George W. Morrison Ms. Kathleen Morse Mrs. Honora Mostecki Ms. Frances O'Hara Mrs. Frances Palson Ms. Karen Perkins Mrs. JoAnn Piscillo Mrs. Patricia Ramstrom Mr. Fred Roberts Mrs. Florence Salo Ms. Julie Martin Sanders Mr. James Shea, Jr. Mrs. John G. Smith Miss Maryellen Smith Mrs. Sonya L. Smith Mrs. Grace St. Martin Mrs. Shirley Sullivan Mrs. John Talbot Miss Anita Tessier Mrs. Lewis Tinari Mr. William Tormey Mrs. Emily Trexler Ms. Linda Vadesz Mrs. Carol Ward Mrs. William R. White Mrs. Phyllis Wilcox Katherine Williams Mr. Robert Zeleniak Mr. Mark Zielonka Student: Miss Sheila Cashin Mr. Mark Libby Mrs. Ellen Raymond 18 The following members have passed away during 1984: Mrs. Carroll Abbott Ms. Helen Comstock Mr. Bernard Knowlton Mr. Tilton Barron Mrs. William Fallon, Jr. Mrs. Robert Fowler, Jr. Mr. Robert Stoddard Mrs. McDonough Mrs. John Buckley IN MEMORIAM Mr. Robert W. Stoddard Mr. Stoddard, a successful businessman, community leader and philanthro- pist, died December 13, 1984. His presence will be greatly missed by the many organizations he was actively involved with. The same zest he showed in business, he also exhibited in the areas he strongly supported. This man of great and gentle character will certainly be missed by all. Mr. Richard G. Dick Mr. Dick, of Dick Brothers Manufacturers, died in December, 1984. Mr. Dick was a designer of church interiors and architechtural woodwork. He was the gentleman responsible for creating the magnificent paneling in the W.C.H.S. Library and Director's Office. 19 PRESIDENTS OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY JOHN GREEN 1840-1844 ISAAC DAVIS 1844-1848 T y-X T TXT X MIT *"T"* y""" \ X T P^ A T*X X P"* JOHN MILTON EARLE 1848-1851 s-* •-f-* T — * T tr" X T ATT T~\ T 1 T~\ \ 7 f \ X T T — \ STEPHEN SALISBURY, 2ND 1851-1857 « — v a X Til™1! t T T A T T~N /"""X T TX T T XT DANIEL WALDO LINCOLN 1857-1860 A T T — * X 7 A XTPvrn T T ¥™» T TT T /"N/^T/ ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK 1860-1863 y — % f— » y—v y— k y— > T A y"^\ T T P^1 O GEORGE JAQUES 1 A / A ~\ C\ f A 1863-1864 T T IfX TT~\\ 7 T TTT T J. HENRY HILL 1864-1867 FRANCIS H.DEWEY 1867-1871 X~N. P"\ ' ITT P"» T /""> T I A P"l P*\ S~\ X T GEORGE W.RICHARDSON 1871-1872 T~" T~"k T~" T""* f™^ i~"X A X T T GEORGE E.FRANCIS 1872-1874 /\n A P~N.T ATT P"X T T A T~Nt I 7 l*""" X T OBADIAH B. HADWEN 1875-1876 T T TTT T T A X M T* X M P^ P*» P*l T 1~* T Wm T T~"\ WILLIAM T. MERRIFIELD 1876-1879 STEPHEN SALISBURY, 3RD 1879-1880 f — » t— \ A X T y> T T T T~"\. T**" T T T T™^ \ 7 FRANCIS H DEWEY 1881-1888 T IPX m\ 7 T P"* A PiT/PPl HENRY L. PARKER 1888-1895 y— v f— \ A T— v T A T T T~*\ T T A P\ T I TP* X T OBADIAH B. HADWEN 1895-1907 y— > f — " y™v T— v y— \ y— » y— \ AT T TTX T T~X T T"^1 GEORGE CALVIN RICE 1908-1909 EDWARD W. BREED 1910-1915 A P"\T^T TT T P"*> P^ T T A OT'/^T t/\rv\ T ARTHUR E. HARTSHORN 1916-1917 y~> T T A T~"* T T~ ' ✓"■> f-^ t— • y-^ X TT T T V"V y—v f— v CHARLES GREENWOOD 1918-1919 T T~* y~x x T A T~~\ T~~"\. y^\ m f tr% t r^* t LEONARD C.MIDGLEY 1920-1921 DAVID L. FISKE 1922-1923 » M \ J T—\ y"*v x T T~* J~\ ✓""V X TT T T""* T~"\ T~* MYRON F.CONVERSE 1923-1948 ATT P^1 XT IIT T T T \ 7 X T ALLEN W. HIXON 1948-1960 DR. ROBERT S. ILLINGWORTH 1960-1963 HERBERT E. BERG 1963-1964 LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. 1964-1968 FREDERICK D. BROWN 1968-1971 PALMER W. BIGELOW, JR. 1972-1974 PAUL E. ROGERS 1975-1978 H. WAITE HURLBURT 1979-1984 CUSHING C. BOZENHARD 1-4/ 1984 PHILIP C. BEALS 5/1984- 20 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: After careful consideration, the Nominating Committee has agreed to nomi- nate the following individuals for the office designated for 1985: For President: Philip C. Beals For Vice Presidents: Robert F. Florsheim R. Alden Miller Linda Milton Hope Spear Treasurer: Henry L. Rudio Secretary: Elizabeth Dean For Trustees: Term Ending 1986: Term Ending 1988: For Nominating Committee: Anita Hooker George Bernardin Thomas Buchter Richard W. Dearborn Elizabeth G if ford Catherine Hodgson Gale Morgan Duane Sargisson, Chairman Rebecca Moore Tammy Butler Respectfully submitted, H. Waite Hurlburt, Chairman Nominating Committee 21 1984 ANNUAL MEETING January 17, 1985 AGENDA Call to Order: Hope Spear, Vice President Secretary's Report: Ernestine Blanchard Treasurer's Report: Henry L. Rudio Report of the Committees: 1. Finance: Robert Florsheim 2. Land Search: Catherine Hodgson 3. Exhibitions: Paul Trudeau 4. Library: Dorothy Cunningham 5. Orchard: Marjorie Lodding 6. Scholarship: Isabel Arms 7. Nominating: H. Waite Hurlburt Conclusion Adjourn Program: "Through the Seasons With Thoreau" Speaker: Mr. Albert Bussewitz 22 PROGRAM OF THE 1984 ANNUAL MEETING Through The Seasons With Thoreau A Slide-Lecture Presentation by Albert W. Busscwitz Teacher-Naturalist-Photographer Through The Seasons With Thoreau is a visually oriented interpretation of Henry David Thoreau based primarily on excerpts derived from the 14 volumes of his JOURNALS. It was researched, photographed and edited to emphasize the genius of Thoreau as one of America's greatest writers and observers of the landscape as well as a precursor of the modern environmentalist. The sensitively selected slides were drawn from many thousands of exposures taken in territory traveled by the Concord cabin builder, particularly the environs of Walden Pond, Concord and Cape Cod. They were then carefully aligned with obser- vations recorded in the JOURNALS. The effort entailed countless hours and forays afield with camera and tripod and in weather equally fair and foul. With Thoreau as our guide, our first steps are taken with the entry of Feb. 19th, 1854 just as the silvery down of the willow catkins are "peeping like a mouse from under their covert". Our walk concludes with an early morning saunter along the Walden shoreline where the overarching trees laden with snow are the "side aisles of a cathedral". Through The Seasons is the kind of a walk that demonstrates a need for reallocating our perspectives and priorities; our human and natural resources. It is a reaffirmation of Thoreau's observation: "What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?". Biography: Mr. Bussewitz served as teacher-naturalist on the staff of the Massachu- setts Audubon Society for 27 years. At the time of his recent retirement he was Director of the Rocky Knoll Nature Center in Milton. His academic background in languages and natural sciences derives from graduate and post-graduate studies at Northwestern, Wisconsin and the University of Rochester. Before coming to Milton, he taught and directed sanctuary and natural history programs at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon and Stony Brook Nature Center in Norfolk. Al Bussewitz has long been actively associated with the Boston Camera Club, particularly the Nature and Color sections. For the past eight summers, he has been involved with the Country School of Photography in Woodstock, VT as resident naturalist. He is an active member of many natural science organizations, including the New England Botanical Club and the Boston Mycological Club. He is a life member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and in 1970-71 served as Presi- dent of the International Thoreau Society. He has recently taken up residence in Jamaica Plain near the 265 acre Arnold Arboretum which now serves as his primary studio and site for continuing field trips and botanical studies. 23 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: As these transactions have outlined, 1984 was a year of many changes for the Horticultural Society. Multiple changes can often be disorienting and unpro- ductive. As we reflect on 1984, the Society has experienced positive growth and has clearly defined its future path. This organization was founded with the purpose to educate the public on the subject of horticulture. In the. past, it was thought the tool of flower show exhibits was the most effective way to communicate horticulture. Today, the Society has committed itself to acquiring property and developing a public display garden and arboretum. We are now on the threshold of a new and productive future. We must be forever mindful that embarking on a new and different path can be dangerous. We must take each new step carefully and with clear thought. Our future is bright. 1984 was the beginning and with everyone's support, there will be meaningful days ahead. Respectfully submitted, John W. Trexler Executive Director 24 Transactions of the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Year ending 1985 30 Elm Street Worcester, MA 01609 (617) 752-4274 TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Officers 2 List of Committee Members 3 Report of the President 4 Report of the Executive Director 4 By-Laws Committee 6 Finance Committee 7 Building Committee 13 Membership Committee 13 List of New Members 14 Library Committee 16 Exhibitions Committee 17 List of 1985 Programs 20 Preservation Orchard Committee 21 Development Committee 22 Scholarship Committee 22 Nominating Committee 24 1985 Annual Meeting Agenda 25 List of Presidents 27 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1985 President Philip C. Beals Vice Presidents Robert F. Florsheim R. Alden Miller Hope Spear Linda Milton Secretary Elizabeth Dean Treasurer Henry Rudio Executive Director John Trexler Educational Coordinator Karen Perkins Administrative Assistant Diane Paradis (January - October) Janice Irwin (December) Librarian Mary Barroll (January - August) Anita Volungis (September - December) Custodian William Lambert (January - August) William Vail (September - November) Jim Hayes (December) Trustees 1987 Karl Briel John Jeppson John Koning Paul Trudeau Cushing Bozenhard Ginger Tilton 1986 Brian Fox Lissa Kasakoff Rebecca Moore Anita Hooker Joseph Sherer, Jr 1988 George Bernardin Thomas Buchter Richard Dearborn Betty Gifford Catherine Hodgson Honorary Trustees Arnold Banning H. Waite Hurlburt Fayre Nason Helen Stoddard Howard Borggaard Leslie Winter 2 COMMITTEES 1985 J\[ominating Committee Duane Sargisson, Chr. Rebecca Moore Tammy Butler Building Committee Cushing Bozenhard, Chr Brian Fox William Whipple By-Laws Committee John Mirick, Chr. Exhibitions Committee Paul Trudeau, Chr. James Denman Lynn Hartman Isabel Lane Matthew Mattus Linda Milton Margaret Mirick Arthur O'Mara Finance Committee Robert Florsheim, Chr. David Hall John Mirick Henry Rudio, ex officio Library Committee Dorothy Cunningham, Chr. Mary Barroll Susan Barron Helen Calkins Robert Florsheim Catherine Hodgson Wanda Sandberg Janet Taber Membership Committee Isabel Arms, Chr. Preservation Orchard Committee Marjorie Lodding, Chr. Gladys Bozenhard Fayre Nason Arthur O'Mara Stephanie Wondolowski Scholarship Committee Gale Morgan, Chr. R. Alden Miller Sally Pettit George Starkus 3 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT November 1985 To all Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: On behalf of the Executive Committee, Trustees, and Staff of the Worcester County Horticultural Society, I am pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed for the purchase of real estate for our new headquarters. The property selected is the former Maynard Carter estate, Tower Hill Farm. The property is located on Route 70 in Boylston, just ten minutes from downtown Worcester. As most of you know, the Society has been considering possible sites for its proposed display garden since June of 1983. Since that time, over 25 sites were examined before settling on the Boylston location. Tower Hill has 130 acres and possesses a commanding view of Wachusett Reservoir and the mountains beyond. The terrain is gently rolling with both lovely sweeping fields and mature woodlands. There is even a small pond on the property. An 18th-century farmhouse and barn will house office, library and educational activities. The search for a site for our Horticultural Center was indeed a long and involved one. The property we are now acquiring just recently became available and is, we think, by far the finest of all those we examined. More information will be forthcoming soon, but we wanted you to know this exciting news as soon as possible. Respectfully submitted, Philip C. Beals President REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The reports by the Chairpersons of the standing committees have shown us what a busy and productive year 1985 has been for the Worcester County Horticultural Society. There are three topics which I would like to share with you that exemplify the progressive growth and influence of the Society during 1985. The first may not seem extraordinary in these progressive times, but is significant to this old institution, and that is the entry into the computer age. With generous gifts from Frank and Louise Harrington and Phil Beals, the Society was able to acquire a Compac personal 4 computer. This will enable the Society to maintain detailed financial records, membership information, and inventory lists. In addition the services of an automatic payroll service were engaged which takes on the important job of maintaining clear and accurate records for a growing employee roster. Adopting a 20th-century approach to office management was an important accomplishment in 1985. Since 1980, the Society has served as a consultant to the Nathaniel Wheeler Trust. The Trust's sole commitment is the beau- tification of Worcester's public spaces. In 1985 the lower half of the Highland Street boundary of the Memorial Auditorium was land- scaped complementing work that had been done earlier at the court- house. The Trust also provided funds to do a simple landscape at 3 1 Harvard Street and to inventory the historic landscape at the Rural Cemetery on Grove Street. The third and most significant happening(s) of 1985 began in the last days of 1984. On December 26, 1 was given a tour of Clark University's Hadwen Arboretum by Jim Collins, Clark's Vice Pres- ident. The 27-acre site was the former estate of Obadiah Hadwen, the Society's president from 1895 until his death in 1907. The Arboretum had fallen into disrepair and Clark was proposing that the Society consider it as its new home. Negotiations continued until late April when it was concluded that a compatible arrangement was not possible. On December 31, at the recommendation of Wyatt Garfield of the Trustees of Public Reservation, I looked at a 1 30-acre site in Boylston called Tower Hill Farm. This site was very impres- sive; however, it was put on the back burner due to the negotiations with Clark University. In May 1985, with the understanding that the Hadwen was no longer a viable option, energy was put into the pursuit of Tower Hill. Friendly discussions were held with the own- ers during the next several months and a Purchase and Sales Agree- ment was signed on October 3 1 . This was probably the happiest day of the year. With the knowledge that we will own the property early in 1986, we have high expectations for the coming year. 1985 was a year marked with many significant events. Most were positive; all have put us securely onto the track of reaching our goal — the creation of a facility which will greatly enrich the public's knowledge and appreciation of horticulture. Respectfully submitted, John W. Trexler c Executive Director REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Executive Committee of the Worcester County Horticultural Society recommends that Article I of the By-Laws of the Society be amended to read as follows: ARTICLE I Name and Location The name of this organization shall be Worcester County Horticultural Society. The principal office shall be in the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. The Trustees may change the location of the principal office in Worcester County effective upon filing a certificate with the Secretary of State of the Com- monwealth. Currently, Article I reads as follows: ARTICLE I Name and Location The name of this society shall be Worcester County Horticultural Society. Its principal office shall be in the City of Worcester, Massachusetts. The proposed amendment is required because the Society will be moving its principal place of office from Horticultural Hall to Tower Hill. Respectfully submitted, John O. Mirick, Chairman By-Laws Committee 6 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The membership of the Committee is the same as last year and is composed of the following: Robert F. Florsheim, Chairman; David J. Hall; John O. Mirick; Henry L. Rudio, ex officio; Philip C. Beals, ex officio; and John W. Trexler, ex officio. There were twelve meetings in fiscal year 1985. At the beginning of the fiscal year ending November 30, 1 985, the Society's investment portfolio, not including the $90,000 note on the Front Street property, totaled approximately $367,000, of which about half was in common stocks. By the end of the fiscal year, our investments totaled approximately $491,000 (not including a $35,000 deposit on the Tower Hill property), of which about 80% was in common stocks and 20% in a money-market fund invested in short-term government and government-agency securities. For the fiscal year, the total return of capital gains plus dividends on the equity portion of the portfolio amounted to $68,000 ($58,000 in capital gains and about $10,000 in dividends). This works out to a total percentage gain of 25% on a time-adjusted base. This return was kept down somewhat by the timing of the July 1 5 reinvestment of the Front Street Note proceeds which coincided with a temporary high-point in the market. For comparison, a well-known mutual fund with similar port- folio objectives showed a total return of 25% in the same time period and the Standard & Poor's average of 500 stocks was up 29%. The Committee's current policy continues to stress capital ap- preciation with dividend income a distinctly secondary considera- tion. The equity portfolio consists primarily of well-known, high- grade common stocks. We wish to acknowledge the special help we have received from Guaranty Bank and its representative on our Committee, David Hall. Respectfully submitted, Robert F. Florsheim, Chairman Finance Committee 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET November 30, 1985 CURRENT FUNDS Assets: Unrestricted Cash $ 6,359 Savings and temporary cash investments 31,682 Marketable securities - market value - $400,506 322,804 $ 360,845 Restricted Due from Land, Building and Equipment Fund 27,346 Total assets $ 388,191 Liabilities: Unrestricted Employees' withholdings $ 2,083 Restricted Unexpended gifts and income 27,346 Total liabilities $ 29,429 Fund balance 358,762 Total liabilities and fund balance $ 388,191 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Assets: Land, building and equipment $ 553,296 Less - Accumulated depreciation 306,180 $ 247,116 Deposit on Tower Hill property 35,000 Total assets $ 282,116 Liabilities: Due to Endowment and Restricted Funds $ 35,000 Total liabilities $ 35,000 Fund balance 247,116 Total liabilities and fund balance $ 282,116 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Assets : Temporary cash investments $ 47,584 Due from Land, Building and Equipment Fund 7,654 Total assets $ 55,238 Fund balances $ 55,238 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Statement of Income and Expenditures and Fund Balances For the Year ended November 30, 1985 CURRENT FUNDS Income: (^nntrihntinns $ 77,859 Mpmhprshin Hups 16,754 TJsp of Horticultural Hall 1 1,044 L/1V1UC11U5 dllU 111LC1C31. T TnrpstrirtpH 22,796 Rp^trirtpH 6,346 Total income Expenditures: Salaries 83,362 Payroll taxes 5,466 Employee benefits 4,549 L/iDrary services 4 1QO Professional fees 5,276 Office supplies and expense 2,536 Newsletter and general printing 2,194 Postage 1,661 Telephone 3,210 Occupancy 26,147 Travel, conferences, seminars 1,421 Motor vehicle expense 1,434 Miscellaneous expense 4,468 $ 134,799 Total expenditures 145,907 ( 11,108) Net income from auxiliary activities 14,582 3,474 Other income (charges): (Loss) on sale of securities - net ( 573) Purchase of equipment for Land, Building and Equipment Fund ( 6,845) Restricted income reinvested ( 87) Increase in unexpended restricted gifts and income ( 1,813)( 9,318) Excess of expenditures and charges over income ( 5,844) Fund balance: December 1, 1984 364,606 November 30, 1985 $ 358,762 9 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES AND FUND BALANCES For the Year ended November 30, 1985 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Fund balance, December 1, 1984 $ 257,225 /\UUlL10Ilb purLIldbcb 1IUII1 Luirclll lUIlUb Depreciation for the year ( 16,954) r unu Ddidiicc, iNuvciiiuci ovj, iyoj <£ 947 lift ENDOWMENT FUNDS Additions: Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund $ 1,500 Bernice B. Heald Fund 1,000 Restricted income added to principal 87 Total additions 2,587 Fund balances: December 1, 1984 52,651 November 30, 1985 $ 55,238 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year ended November 30, 1985 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies BASIS OF PRESENTATION - The financial statements have been prepared using the cash basis of accounting. As a result they do not reflect accrued income, prepaid expenses, accounts payable or accrued expenses. LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT - All fixed assets are fully depreciated with the exception of additions since December 1, 1979 which are being depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 5 to 1 5 years. Notes to Financial Statements LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT - At November 30, 1 985 the asset accounts consisted of: Accumulated Net Book Basis Depreciation Value Land $ 102,000 $ $ 102,500 Buildings 201,000 201,000 Improvements and equipment 238,521 99,543 138,978 Motor vehicle 11,275 5,637 5,638 $ 553,296 $ 306,180 $ 247,116 10 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year ended November 30, 1985 ENDOWMENT AND RESTRICTED FUNDS - During the year the Society Trustees voted to use temporarily $35,000 of Endowment and Restricted Fund assets as a purchase deposit on the Tower Hill property in Boylston, Massachusetts. This amount was returned to the funds on April 2, 1986. Income is being credited to these funds for the term of the borrowing at the same rate as earned by the remaining assets. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - On October 31, 1985 the Society entered into an agreement to purchase property on Tower Hill Road, Boylston, Massachusetts as its new home. The purchase was consummated on April 1, 1986. The land and building at 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts was then sold to the Worcester Historical Museum on August 15, 1986. Short-term borrowing was obtained to finance the purchase of the Boylston property until the sale of the Worcester property was completed when the loan was repaid in full. In the spring of 1986 a capital fund campaign was undertaken with a target of $2,500,000. Funds raised will be used for the acquisition of the Tower Hill property and its future development. Worcester County Horticultural Society Tower Hill Road Boylston, Massachusetts I have examined the balance sheet of the Worcester County Horticultural Society as of November 30, 1985 and the related statements of income and expenditures and fund balances for the year then ended, all prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion, such financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1985 and the results of its operation for the year then ended, in conformity with the basis of accounting described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Kleber A. Campbell, 3rd October 17, 1986 Certified Public Accountant 11 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Endowment Funds November 30, 1985 Principal Earnings Earnings Amount For Year Restricted For Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund $ 1,000 $ 116 Books for library William Eames Fund 500 58 Prizes Frederick A. Blake Fund 1,000 116 Prizes Edwin Draper Fund 300 35 Prizes Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund 500 58 Prizes Miss Lucy M. Coulson Fund 1,000 116 Prizes G. A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 116 Prizes Chandler Bullock Fund 1,000 116 Prizes Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund 500 58 Prizes Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund 5,000 582 Children's interests Edwin Winslow Lincoln Fund 1,000 116 Unrestricted Cook-Davey Fund 600 70 New fruits, scholarships Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund 3,500 393 Prizes - children Gerald Fales Memorial Fund 1,000 116 Prizes Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 116 Prizes George B. Slater Fund 470 55 Prizes Thayer Fund 2,000 233 Prizes Hadwen Fund 1,000 116 Unrestricted National Association of Gardeners Fund 1,398 159 Scholarships ($127) and add to principal ($32) Harvie Channin Educational Fund 2,420 275 Scholarships ($220) and add to principal ($55) Mrs. Edward A. Bigelow Fund 1,000 116 Prizes Myron F. Converse Memorial Fund 10,000 1,166 Prizes ($583) and library ($583) Children's Garden Fund 500 58 Children's garden Warren Higgins Fund 3,000 349 Scholarships bawin w. rroctor runa iu,ooo l,loo bcnolarsnips ($oov3) and library ($583) Scholarship Fund 50 6 Scholarships Mend-A-Book Fund 3,500 407 Restoration of library materials Bemice B. Heald Fund 1,000 58 Prizes Total funds $ 55,238 Total earnings $ 6,346 12 REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: A born-again Membership Committee for the Society is still in the making. We hope that members from other parts of Worcester Coun- ty will join city members in reactivating this committee. As our plans for the year at Tower Hill are more clearly defined we will undertake a membership drive. As a beginning all members who had not renewed their member- ship in 1985 were telephoned. Many seemed interested in the So- ciety's new location and will hopefully renew their membership. Respectfully submitted, Isabel Arms, Chairman Membership Committee REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This committee was formed in late November 1985 for the purpose of deciding upon renovations to the residence and the barn at Tower Hill. The Committee met in December to inspect the property and decided that the first order of business would be to have measured drawings of the residence prepared so that planning could be done for offices for the Executive Director and Staff. Some attention was given to locations for the principal books of the library and it was decided that further planning for this work would best be done after measured drawings were available. It was agreed that attention to the barn's renovations or restora- tion would be delayed until the residence was decided upon, but it was generally agreed that the barn could be repaired and used temp- orarily until a long-range plan could be developed. A contract has been awarded to Stuart Thurston of Boylston, an architectural draftsman, who is currently preparing floor plans. Respectfully submitted, Cushing C. Bozenhard, Chairman Building Committee 13 MEMBERSHIP 1985 During 1985, 125 members joined our Society, 69 failed to renew and 14 were lost by death. The following are the new members of 1985: Individual: Mary -Louise Altobelli Dorothy E. Armstrong Mirjam Auger Joyce Bellino Eileen Botty Betty Bouchard Brian M. Chandley Richard Chevalier Pamela Clark Quintin Clough Sally Cort Barbara M. Cunningham Richard Daley Deborah Jean Decker Sally Demetry Diana Eramo Anne Fagnant Dorothy Foley Cynthia Forman Joanne Frey Mary Jo George Jeanne Georgon Ezekiel Goodband Frances Gordon Cassie Gosselin Jeannette L Gregoire Virginia Hair Kimberlee Hanson Rita Ann Hay Barbara Horsfall Martha E.W. Howard Jorie Hunken Jan Irwin Nancy Karsberg Steve Kelley Wendy Kraus Ann Kulisa Mary Langevin John Lapomardo Mark Leslie Eve Linn Faith Linzee Jim Long Tom Lorraine Kenneth Lundquist Irving G. Lundquist Roger Manahan Joanne Markarian Sally Meeting Beverly Mello Mona Metro Peggy Mongeau Dorothy Mullaney Deborah Norton Bette Ostenfeld Barbara Pantos William Perkins, Jr. Eva Pohja Alice Pollard Lucy Racine Eleanor Randolph Betty Reno Barbara Rhodes Mrs. Mervyn E. Richards Frances Shugrue Eugenie Smith Kay Townsend Elizabeth Turner Anita C. Volungis Doris Warfield Gayle Flanders Weiss Patricia Wheeler Betsy Williams Eva Yeiter Family: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Butare, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bernard L Caniff , Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Alex Carl Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cohan Mr. & Mrs. John Cooke Mr. & Mrs. Fred Donaldson Cynthia & Michael Dube Mr. & Mrs. David Fahlstrom Mr. & Mrs. Allen Fletcher Mary Gleason Mr. & Mrs. Frank Goodney Mr. & Mrs. Hal Goodwin Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Brooks C. Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Ellis D. Kendall Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kowaleski Donna & Rita Lapinskas Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Lee Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Levine Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Librandi Mr. & Mrs. David Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morin Ernest Morin Francis & Janet Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Matt Pagano Mr. & Mrs. David J. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pecha Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Peterson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Polseno Mr. & Mrs. Nicolas Reitzel Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Ruch Mr. & Mrs. Reynald Sansoucy Shirley Sauer Paul H. Schmidt Sandra Toschis Mr. & Mrs. John W. Walker Fred & Joanne Warren Mr. & Mrs. Parker Wellington, Jr. Bob, Diane, Alicia & Ian Witt Associate: Margaret Assad Deborah Daebler William & Nancy Forrest Nora Keil Judith S. King Darrell & Karen Probst Woodbury C. Titcomb Worcester Cultural Commission Contributing: Mr. & Mrs. J. Duncan Pitney Garden Club: Boylston Garden Club Colonial Garden Club of Marlboro 14 The following members passed away during 1985: Howard Borggaard John C. Ewer Mrs. Herman Temple Vernon E. Davis Warren G. Davis Mildred M. Fletcher Stanley I. Rice Mrs. E. Stanley Wright Mrs. George H. Johnson Ruth Chupis O'Neil Ethel McGrath Arsen Najarian James J. Farrell Maurice E. Garside IN MEMORIAM Mr. Howard Borggaard Howard Borggaard, Honorary Trustee and accomplished judge of our summer exhibitions, died recently at the age of 84. Few Society members gave so unselfishly of their time and talents as Howard. A member of the Society since 1948, Howard shared his intense in- terest in gardening with the entire membership. Many learned from his uncomplicated horticultural style, and are better gardeners thanks to him. 15 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The year 1985 saw the addition of 101 books to our Library's shelves. Of these, 50 were purchases and 51 donated. Total monies expended from restricted funds were $365.65 (Dewey fund), $636.88 (Converse fund), and $433.90 (Proctor fund). The conservation of our antique books continued with the com- pletion of the books repaired under the State Arts Lottery Grant of $1500. The Committee voted that $600.00 from Restricted Funds be used for the repair of Parkinson 's Herbal. An Inter-Library Loan Policy has been established as follows: 1 . No books or periodicals will be circulated via inter-library loan. Photocopies only will be sent. 2. The charge for photocopies is 25 $ per page for the first ten pages and 15$ per page thereafter. No postage is charged. 3. Rare/old journals will be photocopied at the Librarian's discretion. The listing of our library's periodical holdings published in the "Union List" of serials has been greatly increased due to the efforts of our former librarian, Mary Barroll. The listing now includes our antique journals. Members of the Worcester Area Cooperating Li- braries have marveled at the extent of our holdings. Much time and effort went into updating our listing and we give a grateful thank-you to Mary. In the year she spent as librarian, Mary has done much to improve access to the books in our circulating collection as well as in the conservation of our antique books. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Cunningham, Chairman Library Committee 16 REPORT OF THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: On February 28 the Annual Spring Flower Show opened to the public. Every available space was filled with exhibits including land- scape gardens, individual horticultural displays, and commercial booths. Before the doors closed at 6PM on March 3, over 7000 people had viewed the show and 200 people attended the February 27 evening Preview Party. All of this resulted in a net show profit of approximately $15,000. During the summer of 1985 three special interest shows were held: the June 22nd Rose Show, the Lily Show on July 1 3th, and the Hemerocallis Show on July 27th. While these shows tend to draw small audiences, those who do attend leave very pleased at having seen outstanding displays and exhibits of roses and lilies. We hope that in the future more people will patronize these shows. Members and visitors attending the December 6th showing of Moonshadows - Awakening the Winter Senses, found the Great Hall filled with winter garden landscapes of which the only light present was that from the night-lit landscapes themselves and four overhead star constellations which set the mood for a unique and stimulating show. Exhibitors apparently enjoyed the change in theme as individual non-commercial exhibits were numerous, of a high quality, and very imaginative. Attendance was below antici- pation with only 1000 people attending, resulting in a slight loss. Looking ahead, the Spring Show of 1986 will be held here at Horticultural Hall for the last time. It promises to be a show equal to all shows of the past. Respectfully submitted, Paul Trudeau, Chairman Exhibitions Committee 17 1985 SHOW WINNERS SPRING FLOWER SHOW WCHS Silver Medal for Excellence in Design and Consistency: Hobin & Foster, Inc. WCHS Silver Medal for Suitability and Quality of Plant Material: Bigelow Nurseries Inc. Hobin & Foster, Inc. George B. Slater Silver Medal for Most Distinguished Exhibit: Hardwicke Gardens First Place Landscape: Hobin & Foster, Inc. First Place Landscape: Hobin & Foster, Inc. People's Choice Award: Hardwicke Gardens First Place Garden Club Exhibit: Worcester Garden Club Sharfman Bowl for Excellence in Table Setting: Mrs. Bert Dickinson ROSE SHOW Queen of Show: Peter Frankenfeld King of Show: John Mattia Princess of Show: David Ciak Queen of Arrangements: Isabel Lane LILY SHOW Best Non-commercial Display of Lilies: Hazel Nelson Best In Show: Anthony Kilinskas Commercial Design: Michael Skaff DAYLILY SHOW Sweepstakes Winner: Robert McTaggart Best Large Daylily: Ken Stone Best Miniature Daylily: Bertie Ferris Craig Walk Best Small Daylily: Suzanne Mahler Best Non-commercial Display: Heritage Plantation WINTER GARDEN SHOW WCHS Silver Medal for Excellence in Design and Consistency: R.L. Hobin Co. George B. Slater Silver Medal for Most Distinguished Exhibit: Landscapes by Darrell Merrifield Medal for Best Educational Exhibit: Princeton Garden Club 18 JUDGES SPRING FLOWER SHOW Landscapes Horticulture Floral Design Youth & Education Joseph Hudak Sarah Bennett Richard Salo Thomas Buchter James Fasser Janet Taber Chrystella Ramsey Mary Owen Ann Carlsmith Byron Martin Doris Clark George Starkus ROSE SHOW Cut Flower & Container Plants Phyllis Gillespie Sarah Bennett Merritt Cutting Mary Flanigan Vegetables & Fruits Arthur O'Mara Mary Owen Design Richard Salo Marie O'Mara LILY SHOW Cut Flowers, Fruits, & Vegetables Phyllis Gillespie Mary Owen Youth, Education & Design Linda Milton Arthur O'Mara Marie O'Mara DAYLILY SHOW Horticulture Design Phyllis Gillespie Sally Pettit Mary Owen Linda Milton Thomas Buchter WINTER GARDEN SHOW Landscapes Richard Daley Peter Klejna Thomas Buchter Horticulture Sarah Bennett David Longland Phyllis Gillespie Martha Hedlund Design Michael Skaff Sally Pettit Henry Schmidt Youth & Education Jorie Hunken Mary Flanigan Madelaine Zadik 19 Jan. 12 Jan. 17 1:30pm Jan. 24 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Mar. 9 Mar. 14 Mar. 20 Apr. 4 Apr. 11 Apr. Apr. Apr. 13 15 23 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 28 May 21 July 19 July 26 Aug. 24 Aug. 27 Sept Sept 24 29 Oct. Nov. Nov. Dec. 13 10 23 10 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10:00am Flower Arranging Made Easy by Karen Perkins, Educational Coor- dinator, WCHS Through The Seasons With Thoreau by Albert Bussewitz, Photogra- pher/Naturalist 7:30pm Planting Your Garden To Attract Birds by Cindy Brown, Horticulturalist 2:00pm The Winter Garden by Thomas Buchter, Director, New England Wild- flower Society 2:00pm The Earliest of Spring Bloomers by John Trexler, Director, WCHS 10:00am Grafting Techniques by Gladys Bozenhard & Fayre Nason, Amateur Grafters 1 :00pm General Care of Houseplants by Wendy Kraus, Horticulturalist 2:00pm Flower Arranging for Beginners by Karen Perkins, WCHS 2:00pm Spring Corsages by Karen Perkins, WCHS 7:00pm Basic Vegetable Gardening by Sarah Bennett, Worcester County Ex- tension Service Happiness Is An Herb Garden by Lynn Hartman, Hartman's Herb Farm The Queen's Garden - Film Volunteer Appreciation Day Gardens of the United Kingdom by Karen Perkins, WCHS Rose Pruning Workshop by Jim Denman, New England Rose Society Tree Diseases by Mary Owens, Worcester County Extension Service Arbor Day at Elm Park, Karen Perkins and John Trexler, WCHS 12:15pm Advanced Vegetable Gardening - Slide show 12:15pm Insect & Insect -like Pests of Landscape Ornamentals - Slide show 12:15 pm Diseases of Landscape Ornamentals - Slide show 10:00am Press A Daisy by Karen Perkins, WCHS 2:00pm Snippets From The Garden by Karen Perkins, WCHS 8:00pm Cemeteries as Public Gardens by Blanche Linden -Ward, Consultant 1 :00pm S. Lothrop Davenport Preservation Orchard Program by John Trexler, Director, WCHS 1 :00pm Autumn Arrangements Karen Probst, WCHS 2:00pm Crispy Critters Workshop by Karen Probst, WCHS Living Wreath Workshop by Linda Milton, WCHS Trustee Fresh Holiday Wreaths by Karen Probst, WCHS 10:00am 12:15pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm 7:00pm SHOWS Feb. 27, 28 Mar. 1,2 June 15 July 13, 14 July 27 Aug. 18 Dec. 6, 7, 8 GARDEN TRIPS Mar. 12 May 3 May 4 May 25 June 5 June 26 Aug. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. Oct. Oct. 28 11 16 Oct. 26 Spring Flower Show Rose Show with New England Rose Society Lily Show with New England Regional Lily Group Daylily Show with New England Hemerocallis Society All Saints Church Invitational Flower Show Winter Garden Show New England Spring Flower, Boston, MA Blithewold Gardens & Arboretum, Bristol, RI Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls, MA Tour of Elm Park by John Trexler, Director, WCHS Garden of Carleton Goff, Barrington, RI and Llys-Yr-Rhosyn, the rose garden of Karl P. Jones Garden of Dick and Herbert Redfield, Scotland, CT and Logee's Green- houses, Danielson, CT Plimouth Plantation, Plymouth, MA and The New Alchemy Institute, East Falmouth, MA Hartman's Herb Farm, Barre, MA; Frank Bly Studio, Hardwick, MA; and Jason's Fleece Shop, Petersham, MA Rural and Hope Cemeteries, Worcester, MA ColorFall Flower Show, Springfield, MA and Stanley Park, Westfield, MA Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, MA and Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA Smith College Greenhouses, Northampton, MA and Mt. Holyoke College Greenhouses and Japanese Garden, Holyoke, MA 20 REPORT OF THE PRESERVATION ORCHARD COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: March brings the Spring Flower Show followed the next week by the Scion Program. This year the day chosen to cut the scions was about 50° with no wind — a welcome change from the usual blustery cold weather. Nine people participated in cutting scions this spring. The next day six volunteers began preparing them for shipment which required each scion or twig be individually labeled. The following day seven people worked packaging and filling orders. The new order sheet using numbers instead of names worked very well reducing some of the steps in the process. This year we offered scionwood in 92 varieties. There were 81 orders filled with 1227 scions. They were shipped to 27 different states with Massachusetts and New York tying for the most orders with eight each. Washington and Maine had six orders each. We are now considering the quickest methods to establish this valuable old orchard on our own land. At best it will take several years to grow trees large enough to cut the large number of scions needed to carry on this ever increasing program. Respectfully submitted, Marjorie Lodding, Chairman Preservation Orchard Committee 21 REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The feasibility study by Newtel Associates for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's fund drive will be completed January 20, 1986. A detailed report will be sent to all Trustees. The results are very positive. It is my sincere hope that many of you will get involved in the various fundraising activities. With your help, we can share in the realization of a new concept in horticulture and a new home at Tower Hill. Respectfully submitted, Hope H. Spear, Chairman Development Committee REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Horticultural Society each year awards a scholarship to a stu- dent who is registered in an established course of study relating to horticulture. The student is chosen from any number of applicants and the function of the Scholarship Committee is to select that person based on the applicant's 1) interest in horticulture; 2) sin- cerity of purpose; 3) financial need; and 4) scholastic record. The Committee convened on June 20th and first discussed ways to broaden interest in the scholarship award. In view of this we voted to extend the area in which students legally reside from Worcester County to all of New England. We also hoped that more members would contribute to the scholarship fund in order to increase the principal so we are able to award the same amount each year. 22 There were three very good applicants and the Committee de- cided not to interview them because we unanimously chose Cynthia Brown of Westboro as our scholarship candidate. One thousand dollars was sent to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland where Cindy is seeking a certificate in landscape studies. Cindy is a well-rounded student whose two loves are art/design and horticulture. She graduated from Smith College in 1 983. All of us on the Committee were convinced, through Cindy's references and past work experiences, that she is indeed very serious about studying horticulture and she is very determined to financially put herself through graduate school. Not only has she been a volunteer at Horti- cultural Hall, but she has had internships with Arnold Arboretum, Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, and Chicago Botanic Garden. She has also worked as a horticultural consultant for Bigelow Nurseries, Beals and Thomas, Inc., and has been an instructor with the Portland, Maine Outward Bound Association. This fall we received a very enthusiastic and warm thank-you note from Cindy. She writes that she is learning not only about soils, surveying, and the surrounding countryside, but also about the fourteen students in her class who come from such diverse places as England, Ireland, Venezuela, Egypt and Canada. She concludes, "Such a wealth of experience and new ideas; we learn a lot from each other. Again, my sincerest thanks for your gracious contribution to my further education. I look forward to sharing my garden slides with you upon my return to Massachusetts." I think we should definitely take Cindy up on her offer as this could be a most interesting program for Society members and a great chance to see our investment at work. Respectfully submitted, Gale Y. Morgan, Chairman Scholarship Committee 23 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society After careful consideration, the Nominating Committee has agreed to nominate the following individuals for the office designated for 1986: For Vice President: Richard Dearborn For Trustees: Term Ending 1987 Term Ending 1988 Term Ending 1989 Isabel Arms Gladys Bozenhard Brian Fox Dorothy Cunningham John Mirick Rebecca Moore Anita Hooker Joyce Fuller For Honorary Trustee: Bernice Heald For Nominating Committee: Rebecca Moore, Chairman Tammy Butler Richard Dearborn Respectfully submitted, Duane T. Sargisson, Chairman Nominating Committee 24 1985 ANNUAL MEETING January 17, 1986 AGENDA Call to Order Philip C. Beals, President Secretary's Report Elizabeth O. Dean Treasurer's Report Henry L. Rudio Reports of Committees Membership Exhibitions Library Building By-Laws Preservation Orchard Scholarship Finance Sale of Building Development Nominating Isabel Arms Paul Trudeau Dorothy Cunningham Cushing Bozenhard John Mirick Marjorie Lodding Gale Morgan Robert Florsheim Richard Dearborn Hope Spear Duane Sargisson Adjorn Program: Tower Hill - A Conclusion and Beginning Speaker: John W. Trexler, Executive Director 25 TOWER HILL FARM PRESIDENTS OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TOHN GREEN j v_y 1 11 i v_j x v j_j xj x i 1840-1844 ISAAC DAVIS 1844-1848 TOHN MILTON EARLE J VI 11 i 1V11JJ x 1 ^ XJX 1XVXJXJ 1848-1851 STEPHEN SALISBURY 2ND 1851-1857 X. VJ* \S X. X. V— / v_/ 1 DANIEL WALDO LINCOLN J_y-£jL± 'I XXJXJ V Y ilUlyvr XJXX ^1 V_J\_/X_iX ^1 1857-1860 JL VJ vJ 1 JL VJ VJ VJ ALEXANDER H BULLOCK / * 1 " ' t\ tl 1 ' 1 /XJX 1 Hi XJ1 \— ' XJXJV./ VJl\ 1860-1863 JL VJ VJ VJ JL VJ VJ VJ GEORGE TAOUES VJUV-/1VVJU 1 1 1W \J UL/ 1863-1864 T HENRY HILL J. XlJJlllV X X XX till 1864-1867 JL VJ VJ XL JL VJ VJ 1 FRANCIS H DEWEY X X VX XX ~ VJlU XX* J — ' U T V XJ x 1867-1871 X. v/ v_/ 1 X. \— ' 1 x GEORGE W RICHARDSON NJUv/lVVJXJ ¥ ¥ • IVlvjl XX XlVl/Uv/l ~ 1871-1872 GEORGE E FRANCIS \J JJV/1VVJU XJ • X IVi 111 NJ1L/ 1872-1874 X. 9 mmmi X. V— ' 1 X OBADIAH B HADWEN V-/U1 lX/JLi XX X X-/ • X XX 11/ T T XJX i 1875-1876 X. V-* 1 V-' J. V-/ 9 V-/ WILLIAM T MERRIFIELD V T IXJXJXi X1YX X • 1 Y 1 XJ X VX VI X 1UJJU 1876-1879 X. V^7 I v_/ X. V-/ I s STEPHEN SALISBURY 3RD Ly X XJX X XXJ X ~ LJ1 1JJ1.L/1/ V ' X V X m X VI/ 1879-1880 X V-r 1 X. W W X*/ FRANCIS H DEWEY X X VI XX 1 ViXL/ XX* J — ' XJ T * XJ X 1881-1888 X v*/ v_/ X X v_/ V_/ V-/ HENRY L PARKER X XXJX 1 X V X XJ* X XXX VX VXJX V 1888-1895 x. v_/ V-/ v — ' x V-/ _x v_y OBADIAH B HADWEN V^/ XJx lUli 11 X XJ7* X li 1U T ¥ XJX 1 1895-1907 x. vj ^ vJ x. ^/ vj i GEORGE CALVIN RICE \J JJ V/ 1 V\J JJ VJi XXJ T XX 1 IVlVJJU 1908-1909 JL -/ VJ VJ X. J V/ ■/ EDWARD W BREED xj x_j y y x li viz tv* xj x vxj xj * s 1910-1915 x ^ x x x ARTHUR E HARTSHORN X IX V X X X V—/ X V XJ • XXXXXVX V/X X V/ X VX Y 1916-1917 CHARLES GREENWOOD \Jl XX XX VXJXJLJ VJ X VXJ XJX i V V V/VJU 1918-1919 LEONARD C MIDGLEY UUV/l ii 11VU V»J* IVlllJvJ UJu X 1920-1921 X. Z/ z_i V_/ X ~ i X DAVID L FISKE J — ' ± X V XI — ' XJ. X XlJXVXJ 1 Q99- 1 Q9^ MYRON F CONVERSE 1VJL X IVV/l 1 X • UVll V XJAYkJXJ ALLEN W HIXON X 7lO X " w W DR ROBERT S ILLINGWORTH JJ1V. liV/l/JUlV X LJ • XXJXJX1 i VJ Y ? v/l \ XXX 1 960-1 963 HERBERT E. BERG 1963-1964 LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. 1964-1968 FREDERICK D. BROWN 1968-1971 PALMER W. BIGELOW, JR. 1972-1974 PAUL E. ROGERS 1975-1978 H. WAITE HURLBURT 1979-1983 CUSHING C. BOZENHARD 1-4/ 1984 PHILIP C. BEALS 5/1984- 27 Published June 1987 Transactions of the ^ WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Year ending 30 Tower Hill Road Boylston, MA 01505 (617) 869-6111 TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Officers 2 List of Committee Members 3 Report of the President 4 Report of the Executive Director 5 By-Laws Committee 6 Finance Committee 7 Building Committee 13 Master Plan Committee 14 List of New Members 16 Membership Committee 17 Plant Collection Committee 19 Library Committee 20 Exhibitions Committee 21 Preservation Orchard Committee 24 Development Committee 25 Scholarship Committee 26 Nominating Committee 27 1986 Annual Meeting Agenda 28 List of Presidents 29 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1986 Richard Dearborn 1987 Karl Briel John Jeppson John Koning Isabel Arms Paul Trudeau Cushing Bozenhard President Philip C. Beals Vice Presidents Robert Florsheim Linda Milton Secretary Elizabeth Dean Treasurer Henry Rudio Executive Director John Trexler Educational Coordinator Karen Probst Educational Assistant (July - ) Gail Keleher Administrative Assistant Janice Irwin Librarian Anita Volungis (January - February) Julie O'Shea (April - ) Grounds Manager Darrell Probst (June - ) Trustees 1988 George Bernardin Thomas Buchter Gladys Bozenhard Betty Gifford Catherine Hodgson Gale Morgan Honorary Trustees Arnold Banning Fayre Nason Bernice Heald Helen Stoddard H. Waite Hurlburt Leslie Winter Hope Spear 1989 Brian Fox Dorothy Cunningham John Mirick Rebecca Moore Anita Hooker Joyce Fuller 2 COMMITTEES 1986 J\[ominating Committee Preservation Orchard Committee Rebecca Moore, Chr. Tammy Butler Richard Dearborn Building Committee Cushing Bozenhard, Chr. Brian Fox Rebecca Moore William Whipple By-Laws Committee John Mirick, Chr. George Bernardin Rebecca Moore Exhibitions Committee Paul Trudeau, Chr. James Denman Jim Foster Lynn Hartman John Koning Isabel Lane Matthew Mattus Linda Milton Margaret Mirick Arthur O'Mara Mary Owen Mark Zielonka Plant Collections Committee Thomas Buchter, Chr. David Longland Susan Storer Kerry Walter Roger Mezitt Gladys Bozenhard, Chr. Marjorie Lodding David Firmin Fayre Nason Jane Oliver Arthur O'Mara Stephanie Wondolowski Scholarship Committee Gale Morgan, Chr. Sally Pettit Catherine Belliveau Master Plan Committee George Bernardin Isabel Arms Cushing Bozenhard Joyce Fuller Catherine Hodgson Anita Hooker John Koning Hope Spear Paul Trudeau Membership Committee Isabel Arms, Co-Chr. Elizabeth Dean, Co-Chr. Anne Barlow Ernestine Blanchard Sally Cormier Nancy Hatch Ann Kulisa Ann Lincoln Jackie McClelland Bonnie Prescott Olive Prunier Roberta Theriault Virginia Varney 3 Library Committee Finance Committee Dorothy Cunningham, Chr. Mary Barroll Robert Florsheim Julie O'Shea Robert Florsheim, Chr. John Mirick David Hall Henry Rudio REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT In lieu of an Annual Report the following is the text of a letter that was sent to life members by the President, Philip C. Beals. Dear Life Member: Never in the history of the Worceter County Horticultural Society has there been a year of such change, growth and development. On April 1, the Society acquired legal ownership of Tower Hill Farm, 1 30 magnificent acres in Boylston. Soon thereafter there was a flurry of activity to prepare the farmhouse for the transfer of the office from Worcester to Boylston. On August 4 the staff was settled, and Tower Hill was open and ready to receive visitors. In the interim, a great deal of time and energy went into the sale of Horticultural Hall. After several months of negotiations with a number of potential buyers, the decision was made to sell to the Worcester Historical Museum. A happy decision, indeed, for this will keep 30 Elm Street within the cultural community of Worcester. On August 20, Environmental Planning and Design of Pittsburgh began the year-long process of Master Planning the garden, and on September 1 7, the Trustees officially named the Society's new headquarters "Tower Hill Botanic Garden". We are well on our way to creating a beautiful living educational facility — especially with the increasing success of the $2.5 million capital fund drive which will support early phases of development. I know that many of you have pledged to the Tower Hill Fund drive, for which I thank you very much. The Society, however, as can be expected, will have increased operating expenses. I hope you can contribute a year-end gift to help secure the success of the Society in the coming year. Respectfully submitted, Philip G. Beals President 4 REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: As evidenced by these Transactions, the year 1986 was one of growth and change for the Horticultural Society. There were land purchases and sale of land, renovations, moving, solid financial investment and initiation of the Master Planning process. To manage this growth and change, and communicate our activities to the membership and general public, additions and changes were needed within the professional staff. Following the resignation of librarian, Anita Volungis, early in April, Julie O'Shea was hired to manage the Society's collection of books and journals. On June 9th, Darrell Probst began working as Grounds Manager at Tower Hill. The Society's custodian position had been eliminated, and this new position was created to encompass the various responsibilities and the change in emphasis which resulted from our acquisition of Tower Hill. Because of our expanded educational offerings and the new demands of the Tower Hill property, the duties of Educational Coordinator, performed by Karen Probst, became too much for one person to handle. On July 14, Gail Keleher filled the newly created position of Educational Assistant The newly expanded staff is proving to be an efficient and cooperative blend of talent, and the Society is indeed fortunate to have the loyalty and expertise of these fine professionals. Respectfully submitted, John W. Trexler Executive Director 5 REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During 1986 the sale of Horticultural Hall occupied most of the Committee's time. In addition, the Committee recommended that the Society return to the original "STATEMENT OF PURPOSE" which reads as follows: "The Society shall be operated as an educational organization for the purpose of advancing the science, and encouraging and improving the practice of, horticulture." They also proposed the following objectives: 1 . To establish a botanic garden of the highest educational and horticultural quality at Tower Hill, displaying superior woody and herbaceous plants suited to onsite conditions, and to develop, test, introduce and disseminate selected taxa. 2. To develop and maintain the proper facilities necessary to keep the garden open to the public. 3. To provide educational services to the public, students and professionals in the fields of horticulture and related subjects. 4. To maintain a library open to the public consistent with the objectives of the Society. 5. To provide scholarships and recognition for students of horticulture and to give awards for horticultural excellence to gardeners and exhibitors. 6. To promote appreciation for horticulture in its relationship to wildlife, ecology, and other aspects of the natural environ- ment. 7. To provide services requiring horticultural or botanical expertise to public and private institutions. 8. To cooperate with horticultural and botanical institutions, plant societies and related organizations. Respectfully submitted, John Mirick, Chairman By-Laws Committee 6 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The membership of the committee remained the same for the third year. Twelve meetings were held during 1986. At the beginning of the fiscal year, the Society's total investable funds amounted to $486,000. By the end of the fiscal year these funds had increased to $812,000, due to net cash inflows from the purchase and sale of properties, con- tributions, portfolio appreciation and investment income. Portfolio appreciation amounted to approximately $53,700, dividends were $10,300 and interest income was $15,000; these three items together totaling approximately $79,000. About 75% of our funds were invested in equities during the year, until September 1 1 , on which day we moved entirely into a money-market fund. Because we were invested in common stocks for only a portion of the year, and because of several significant inflows of funds, it was difficult to calculate a return. However, we estimate that after appropriate time-weighting, our total annualized rate of return on the equity portion was 24.7%. We re-entered the equity market on November 25, increased our positions on December 12 and January 9, and are currently 70% invested in blue-chip common stocks. The remaining 30% is in a money-market fund. Our investable funds currently total approximately $1,350,000, the sig- nificant increase since November 30 being due primarily to large cash inflows from contributions to our Capital fund. Respectfully submitted, Robert F. Florsheim, Chairman Finance Committee Auditor's Report Worcester County Horticultural Society Tower Hill Road Boylston, Massachusetts I have examined the balance sheet of the Worcester County Horticultural Society as of November 30, 1986 and the related statements of income and expenditures and fund balances for the year then ended, all prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion, such financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1986 and the results of its operation for the year then ended, in conformity with the basis of accounting described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Kleber A. Campbell 3rd Certified Public Accountant 7 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET November 30, 1986 CURRENT FUNDS Assets: Unrestricted Cash $ 35,291 Savings and temporary cash investments 413,582 $ 448,873 Restricted 28,865 Temporary cash investments Total assets 477,738 Liabilities: Unrestricted Employees' withholdings $ 3,983 Restricted Unexpended gifts and income 28,865 Total liabilities $ 32,848 Fund balance 444,890 Total liabilities and fund balance $ 477,738 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Assets: Land, building and equipment $ 844,989 Less - Accumulated depreciation 43,951 $ 801,038 Deposit on equipment 400 Due from Capital Campaign Fund 728,829 Total assets $1,530,267 Liabilities: Due to Funds Functioning as Endowment $ 728,829 Total liabilities $ 728,829 Fund balance 801,438 Total liabilities and fund balance $1,530,267 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Assets: $ 56,428 Temporary cash investment Total assets $ 56,428 Fund balance $ 56,428" FUNDS FUNCTIONING AS ENDOWMENT Assets: Temporary cash investments $ 321,171 Due from Land, Building and Equipment Fund 728,829 Total assets $1,050,000 Fund balance $1,050,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND Liabilities: Account payable $ 24,494 Due to Land, Building and Equipment Fund 728,829 Total liabilities $ 753,383 Fund balance (deficit) ( 753,323) Total liabilities and fund balance _$ 0 The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 0 o WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES AND FUND BALANCES For the Year ended November 30, 1986 CURRENT FUNDS Income: Contributions $ 49,790 Membership dues 21,837 Rental of Horticultural Hall 1,100 Dividends and interest: Unrestricted 20,672 Restricted 5,607 Total income Expenditures: Salaries 98,256 Payroll taxes 6,824 Employee benefits 2,872 Library services 5,125 Professional fees 1,917 Office supplies and expense 2,702 Newsletter and general printing 3,558 Postage 2,412 Telephone 3,481 Occupancy 29,839 Travel, conferences, seminars 867 Motor vehicle expense 536 Miscellaneous expense 1,250 $ 99,006 Total expenditures 159,639 ( 60,633) Net income from auxiliary activities 16,157 ( 44,476) Other income (charges): Gain on sale of securities - net 132,201 Restricted income reinvested ( 78) Increase in unexpended restricted gifts and income ( 1,519) 130,604 Excess of income over expenditures and charges 86,128 Fund balance: December 1, 1985 November 30, 1986 358,762 $ 444,890 9 LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND Fund balance, December 1, 1985 $ 247,116 Gain on sale of 30 Elm Street property 791,659 Additions purchased from Capital Campaign Fund 791,637 Depreciation for the year ( 16,382) 30 Elm Street sale expenses paid by Capital 37,408 Campaign Fund Sale proceeds from 30 Elm Street sale (1,050,000) transferred to Funds Functioning as Endowment Fund balance, November 30, 1986 $ 801,438 ENDOWMENT FUNDS Additions: Harvie Channin Educational Fund $ 87 Warren Higgins Fund 1,000 Scholarship Fund 25 Restricted income added to principal 78 Total additions 1,190 Fund balances: December 1, 1985 55,238 November 30, 1986 $ 56,428 FUNDS FUNCTIONING AS ENDOWMENT Transfer from Land, Building and Equipment Fund $1,050,000 Fund balance, November 30, 1986 $1,050,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND Additions: Contributions $ 204,105 Plant sale 1,409 $ 205,514 Fundraising expenses 129,792 75,722 Purchases for Land, Building and Equipment Fund ( 791,637) Expenses of sale — 30 Elm Street property ( 37,408) Fund balance (deficit), November 30, 1986 $( 753,323) The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 10 ENDOWMENT FUNDS November 30, 1986 Principal Earnings Earnings Amount For Year Restricted For Frpnri*; Hpnshaw Dpwpv Fund X 1 CU 1 L 1 J 1 1 V, 1 1 O 1 1 CI VV Ly V, VV V X UI1U 1,000 101 Rnoks for lihrarv William Eames Fund 500 50 Prizes Frpdprirk A Rlakp Fund 1,000 101 Prizes Fdwin Dranpr FunH I j Li VV 111 L/laUCl 1 300 30 Prizes Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund 500 50 Prizes Mi<;«; T urv M fVnilson Fund 1,000 101 Prizes A Rioplnw Fund VJ. A. UlsiClUVV 1 HI 1,000 101 Prizes Chandler Rullock Fund 1,000 101 Prizes Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund 500 50 Prizes Samuel T. 5,000 503 Children's intprpsts VjllllUl til J llJLtl tOlJ and Anna N W Hohfos Fund Edwin Winslow Lincoln Fund 1,000 101 T Tnrp^trirtpH Cnnk-Davpv Fund 600 60 Mpw friiitQ ntvv li uiij; l Walter; Gardens of North America and Hawaii, Timber Press, 1985 Plumptre, George; Collins Book of British Gardens; Collins, 1985 XI McCann, Joy; Gardeners' Index for 1986; Compudex Press, 1987 49 REPORT OF THE EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: In 1987 the Worcester County Horticultural Society staged three flower shows. The staff, volunteers and cooperating organizations were respon- sible for the coordination and execution of these shows as the Exhibi- tions Committee remained Chairpersonless when Paul Trudeau's term as Trustee expired. The Exhibitions Committee did not meet in 1987. The Worcester Spring Flower Show was held February 26 through 28; 10 AM-9 PM and March 1; 10 AMo PM. It drew a record attendance of 19,300 visitors during its debut at the Centrum in downtown Worcester. Exhibits numbered 127. A cast iron Victorian fountain given to the Worcester County Horticultural Society by member Robert Cushman was staged amidst a skirt of yellow primroses and served as the focal point for the show. The fountain was later moved to the Tower Hill Botanic Garden. WCHS educational staff created 'One Person's Trash is Another Person's Treasure' — a garden exhibit to promote community gardening. The Show was a joint venture between Chevalier Associates, Inc., the Centrum and the Worcester County Horticultural Society. It netted a profit of $11,000 for WCHS. The annual Lily 6k. Summer Garden Show, a cooperative venture between the New England Regional Lily Group and the Worcester County Horticultural Society, was held at the Boylston Town House July 11; Noon-6 PM and July 12; 11 AM-5 PM. Ninety-plus degree temperatures daunted exhibitors and visitors with numbers of both — 425 visitors and 195 ex- hibits — diminished from 1986. The New England Regional Lily Group ran a concurrent Lily Judging School for its members. $99 in donations was collected. 'Tribute to Flora,' an invitational show of floral design, was staged at the Worcester Art Museum on September 29-30; 10 AM-4 PM. Worcester County Horticultural Society staff helped the Worcester Art Museum to organize the event. Thirty floral arrangements were displayed throughout the museum, many of which were created by Worcester County Hor- ticultural Society members. WCHS staff member, Karen Probst, built two large matching arrangements in the Renaissance Court. Marco Polo 50 Stufano, Director of Horticulture at Wave Hill, Bronx, NY spoke on Garden Design and Karen Probst demonstrated seasonal flower arrang- ing as part of the Show. Respectfully submitted, Karen Probst, Member EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE 1987 Lectures, Workshops Sat. Jan. 17; 11 AM- 1 PM Tower Hill Walk - John Trexler, WCHS Mon. Jan. 19; 7:30-8 PM African Violets — Bob McGoldrick, Green Thumb (Cancelled — instructor illness) Sat. Jan. 24; 10-Noon Care & Cultivation of Bromeliads — Paul Carlberg, New England Bromeliad Society Wed. Feb. 11; 6:30-9 PM Heart Shaped Eucalyptus Wreath Workshop — Daria, Janda & Kathy DiTullio, Clinton Parks Dept. Sun. Feb. 15; Noon-4 PM Searching for that Elusive Seed — Gail Keleher, WCHS Mon. Mar. 2, 23, Apr. 6; 10 AM-Noon Introduction to Ikebana — Mabel Maria Herweg, Floral Designer Mon. Mar. 2, Apr. 6; 2:30-5 PM Japanese Garden Design — Mabel Maria Herweg, Floral Designer Sat. Mar. 21; 10 AM-Noon Naturally Beautiful — Joanne Markarian, Natural Cosmetic Maker Sat. Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4; 2-5 PM Planning Home Landscapes — E. Dexter Davis, Editor, "Greener Gardening, Easier" Mon. Mar. 23; 2-4 PM Houseplant Propagation — Gail Keleher, WCHS Sat. Mar. 28; 10-11:30 AM Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop - Gladys Bozenhard, WCHS Trustee Sat. Apr. 4; 9 AM-1:30 PM Beginning Basketry — Peg Mastey, Basketmaker Sat. Apr. 18; 10-Noon